Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems sad and painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness [right standing with God and a lifestyle and attitude that seeks conformity to God’s will and purpose]. Verse ConceptsAthletesdiscipline, divineHarvestFruit Of The SpiritRighteousness, As FaithSuffering, Of BelieversPeaceablenessAfflictions As Blessings In DisguiseFruit Of CharacterA Righteous PeopleDisciplineMen Of PeacePunishmentFunSin Producing AfflictionsHard Work And Perseverancetraining


Blows that wound cleanse away evil,
And strokes reach to the innermost parts.
Verse ConceptsPurgingThe Inward BeingWoundsspankingscars









Withhold not discipline from the child; for if you strike and punish him with the [reedlike] rod, he will not die. You shall whip him with the rod and deliver his life from Sheol (Hades, the place of the dead).





A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
And a rod for the backs of fools [who refuse to learn].
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfBridlesBackBeatingsWhipsWhippingBinding As Animals




On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,
But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.
Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment



Then I will punish their transgression with the rod [of discipline],
And [correct] their wickedness with stripes.
Verse ConceptsFloggingChastisementGod Beating People


You shall swat him with the reed-like rod
And rescue his life from Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead).
Verse ConceptsHell, Punishment OfNot DyingAdvice On Beating PeopleDeath PreventedDeath Of A ChildDiscipline Childspankingparenthood

I am [Jeremiah] the man who has seen affliction
Because of the rod of His wrath.
Verse ConceptsI Am Suffering

The king was deeply moved and went to the upper room over the gate and wept [in sorrow]. And this is what he said as he walked: “O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! How I wish that I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!” Verse ConceptsDavid, Character OfCryingChildren, needs ofDespondency, Causes OfBereavement, Experience OfIntimacyLonelinessMourningRegretStairwaysSuffering, Emotional Aspects OfWeepingChildren, Parents LoveDuplicating WordsDesire For DeathUpper RoomsMourning The Death Of OthersLove For Children








He who becomes the parent of a fool [who is spiritually blind] does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool [who is spiritually blind] has no joy.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFathers, Responsibilities OfChildren, responsibilities to parentsUnhappinessChildren, Grief To ParentsThe Work Of FoolsFathers And SonsMental Illnessparenthood


The king was deeply moved and went to the upper room over the gate and wept [in sorrow]. And this is what he said as he walked: “O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! How I wish that I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!” Verse ConceptsDavid, Character OfCryingChildren, needs ofDespondency, Causes OfBereavement, Experience OfIntimacyLonelinessMourningRegretStairwaysSuffering, Emotional Aspects OfWeepingChildren, Parents LoveDuplicating WordsDesire For DeathUpper RoomsMourning The Death Of OthersLove For Children








He who becomes the parent of a fool [who is spiritually blind] does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool [who is spiritually blind] has no joy.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFathers, Responsibilities OfChildren, responsibilities to parentsUnhappinessChildren, Grief To ParentsThe Work Of FoolsFathers And SonsMental Illnessparenthood



and you have forgotten the divine word of encouragement which is addressed to you as sons,

My son, do not make light of the discipline of the Lord,
And do not lose heart and give up when you are corrected by Him;
Verse ConceptsAfflicted Saintsdiscipline, divineAssurance in the life of faithChastisementRebukeDespisersBelievers As Sons Of GodUnderestimationForgetting ThingsGod UrgingLosing CourageGod Requite Them!Discipline Child


Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersevil, believers' responses toSpeech, Positive Aspects OfAdmonition, Of ChristiansOlive OilAccepting Beatingsnegativityrebuking



A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersBack to schoolFathers, Responsibilities OfContemptObedience, To Human AuthoritiesPrudenceShrewdnessWicked Children, Regard To ParentsFools, Description OfAdmonition, RecievingFathers And SonsPaying Attention To People



A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Verse ConceptsFloggingRebukeOne HundredAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving PeopleDiscernmentrebuking


It is better to listen to the rebuke of the wise man and pursue wisdom
Than for one to listen to the song of fools and pursue stupidity.
Verse ConceptsReproving PeopleWise Man Or FoolFoolscriticismrebuking



The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.
Verse ConceptsListeningWisdom, Human ImportanceReproofControlling ParentsReproving Peoplecriticism



A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
And a rod for the backs of fools [who refuse to learn].
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfBridlesBackBeatingsWhipsWhippingBinding As Animals




On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,
But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.
Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment



Then I will punish their transgression with the rod [of discipline],
And [correct] their wickedness with stripes.
Verse ConceptsFloggingChastisementGod Beating People


You shall swat him with the reed-like rod
And rescue his life from Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead).
Verse ConceptsHell, Punishment OfNot DyingAdvice On Beating PeopleDeath PreventedDeath Of A ChildDiscipline Childspankingparenthood

I am [Jeremiah] the man who has seen affliction
Because of the rod of His wrath.
Verse ConceptsI Am Suffering


He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely,
But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
Verse ConceptsIndustryBinding cornHarvestLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfSummerShameSleep, PhysicalSowing And ReapingThriftWisdom, Human NatureBusiness EthicsThe Love Of SleepAutumnGathering FoodShame Of Bad ConductThe Work Of The WiseWorking Hard And Not Being Lazy




When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame,
But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind.
Verse ConceptsPride, Evil OfPride, Results OfProverbsShameSuccessTemptation, Sources OfPrideBeing HumbleHumility And PrideConfidence And Self Esteemhumblenessarrogance


He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely,
But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
Verse ConceptsIndustryBinding cornHarvestLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfSummerShameSleep, PhysicalSowing And ReapingThriftWisdom, Human NatureBusiness EthicsThe Love Of SleepAutumnGathering FoodShame Of Bad ConductThe Work Of The WiseWorking Hard And Not Being Lazy




The king was deeply moved and went to the upper room over the gate and wept [in sorrow]. And this is what he said as he walked: “O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! How I wish that I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!” Verse ConceptsDavid, Character OfCryingChildren, needs ofDespondency, Causes OfBereavement, Experience OfIntimacyLonelinessMourningRegretStairwaysSuffering, Emotional Aspects OfWeepingChildren, Parents LoveDuplicating WordsDesire For DeathUpper RoomsMourning The Death Of OthersLove For Children








He who becomes the parent of a fool [who is spiritually blind] does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool [who is spiritually blind] has no joy.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFathers, Responsibilities OfChildren, responsibilities to parentsUnhappinessChildren, Grief To ParentsThe Work Of FoolsFathers And SonsMental Illnessparenthood