Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible






"Shouldn't the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified? Verse ConceptsWorldly WisdomVain TalkToo Many Words

Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or with speeches with which he can do no good? Verse ConceptsVain TalkUseless Words



The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. Verse ConceptsVain TalkBeginning And EndPeople Acting Madly

therefore prophesy, and say, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "Because, even because they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that you might be a possession to the residue of the nations, and you are taken up in the lips of talkers, and the evil report of the people"; Verse ConceptsVain TalkPressingFaintnessTaking PossessionUnder One's BreathFungossiping

But I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."

A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.


For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God. Verse ConceptsBad DreamsDaydreamingMan's Conduct Towards GodMisleading DreamsPeople Being SilentFear God!

Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Verse ConceptsProverbsWise Proverbsdrunkards



Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Verse ConceptsContemplationActionsFalse HopesHope, Nature OfRashnessHow Silence Is WiseDo Not Be RashWithout HopeFoolsDecision Making

The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfStudyKnowledgeSeeking For Abstract ThingsValuing Knowledge


Show 13 more verses


The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools. Verse ConceptsLipsIntellectual KnowledgeValuing Knowledge


Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfLamenessLegsProverbsWise Proverbs


Oh that you would be completely silent. Then you would be wise. Verse ConceptsSilenceHow Silence Is WiseMan's Wisdom

Shall vain words have an end? Or what provokes you that you answer? I also could speak as you do. If your soul were in my soul's place, I could join words together against you, and shake my head at you,

"Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Verse ConceptsAdvice, Rejecting God's AdviceThose Who Were Ignorant

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him. Verse ConceptsSpeech, Power And Significance OfLike Bad PeopleAnsweringFoolsChanging Yourselfanswers

"Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty. Verse ConceptsInjuryServanthood, In SocietySlanderSlavescriticismgossipingaccusations

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?




"Shouldn't the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified? Verse ConceptsWorldly WisdomVain TalkToo Many Words

Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or with speeches with which he can do no good? Verse ConceptsVain TalkUseless Words



The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. Verse ConceptsVain TalkBeginning And EndPeople Acting Madly

therefore prophesy, and say, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "Because, even because they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that you might be a possession to the residue of the nations, and you are taken up in the lips of talkers, and the evil report of the people"; Verse ConceptsVain TalkPressingFaintnessTaking PossessionUnder One's BreathFungossiping

Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding. Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment







The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips. The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?

One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace. Verse ConceptsProverbsRidicule, Nature OfSilenceSpeech, Negative Aspects OfTongueHeartlessnessHow Silence Is WiseDespising PeopleBelittling







"Shouldn't the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified? Verse ConceptsWorldly WisdomVain TalkToo Many Words

Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or with speeches with which he can do no good? Verse ConceptsVain TalkUseless Words



The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. Verse ConceptsVain TalkBeginning And EndPeople Acting Madly

therefore prophesy, and say, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "Because, even because they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that you might be a possession to the residue of the nations, and you are taken up in the lips of talkers, and the evil report of the people"; Verse ConceptsVain TalkPressingFaintnessTaking PossessionUnder One's BreathFungossiping