Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Understanding » Who understands
He who is slow to anger has great understanding. He who is short tempered exalts foolishness.
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He who refuses instruction (discipline) despises his own life. But he who listens to reproof understands.
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The respect and reverence for Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. All who obey his commandments show good sense (insight) and understanding. His praise endures (continues) forever.
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Strike a scoffer and the simple will be wary. Reprove someone who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
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My son, take my words to heart and treasure my commandments within you. Pay close attention to wisdom, and let your [mind and] heart (inner being) reach for discernment. Call out for insight. Lift up your voice for understanding. read more.
Search for wisdom as if it were silver. Hunt for it as if it were hidden treasure! If you do these things you will have respect for Jehovah and you will find the true knowledge of God! Jehovah gives wisdom. From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up insightful (sound) (substantial) wisdom for the upright. He is a shield for those who walk in integrity. He guards those on paths of justice. He watches over the way of his godly ones. You will understand righteousness and justice. You will have equity and every good course in life.
Search for wisdom as if it were silver. Hunt for it as if it were hidden treasure! If you do these things you will have respect for Jehovah and you will find the true knowledge of God! Jehovah gives wisdom. From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up insightful (sound) (substantial) wisdom for the upright. He is a shield for those who walk in integrity. He guards those on paths of justice. He watches over the way of his godly ones. You will understand righteousness and justice. You will have equity and every good course in life.
Evil men do not understand justice. Those who seek Jehovah understand all things.
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Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise! He who shuts his mouth is esteemed a man of understanding.
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Many will purify themselves, and make themselves white, and be refined. The wicked will do wickedly and none of the wicked will understand. Those who are wise will understand!
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Forever, O Jehovah, your word is settled in heaven. Your faithfulness is throughout all generations. You established the earth, and it stands. They stand this day according to your ordinances, for all things are your servants. read more.
If your law had not been my delight I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts. By them you have revived me. I am yours, save me for I have sought your precepts. The wicked wait for me to destroy me. I shall diligently consider your laws. I have seen a limit to all perfection. Your commandment is exceedingly broad. O How I love your law! It is my meditation all day long. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever mine. I have more insight than all my teachers, for your laws are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, since I have observed your precepts.
If your law had not been my delight I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts. By them you have revived me. I am yours, save me for I have sought your precepts. The wicked wait for me to destroy me. I shall diligently consider your laws. I have seen a limit to all perfection. Your commandment is exceedingly broad. O How I love your law! It is my meditation all day long. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever mine. I have more insight than all my teachers, for your laws are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, since I have observed your precepts.
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the Word of God. The visible has been made out of things that were not visible.
Verse Concepts
Forever, O Jehovah, your word is settled in heaven. Your faithfulness is throughout all generations. You established the earth, and it stands. They stand this day according to your ordinances, for all things are your servants. read more.
If your law had not been my delight I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts. By them you have revived me. I am yours, save me for I have sought your precepts. The wicked wait for me to destroy me. I shall diligently consider your laws. I have seen a limit to all perfection. Your commandment is exceedingly broad. O How I love your law! It is my meditation all day long. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever mine. I have more insight than all my teachers, for your laws are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, since I have observed your precepts. I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep your word. I have not turned aside from your ordinances just as you have instructed me. How sweet are your words to my taste! Sweeter than honey to my mouth! I get understanding from your precepts. Therefore I hate every false way.
If your law had not been my delight I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts. By them you have revived me. I am yours, save me for I have sought your precepts. The wicked wait for me to destroy me. I shall diligently consider your laws. I have seen a limit to all perfection. Your commandment is exceedingly broad. O How I love your law! It is my meditation all day long. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever mine. I have more insight than all my teachers, for your laws are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, since I have observed your precepts. I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep your word. I have not turned aside from your ordinances just as you have instructed me. How sweet are your words to my taste! Sweeter than honey to my mouth! I get understanding from your precepts. Therefore I hate every false way.