Thematic Bible: Requires


Thematic Bible



He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, is a very fool.

There is plenteousness of food in the fields of the poor; and shall be increased out of measure.

He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, shall have poverty enough.

For that earth which drinketh in the rain which cometh often upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them that dress it, receiveth blessing of God:


Cease not thou therefore with thy hands to sow thy seed, whether it be in the morning or in the evening: for then knowest not whether this or that shall prosper, and if they both take, it is the better.

See that thou know the number of thy cattle thy self, and look well to thy flocks. For riches abide not away, and the crown endureth not forever. The hay groweth, the grass cometh up, and herbs are gathered in the mountains. read more.
The lambs shall clothe thee, and for the goats thou shalt have money to thy husbandry. Thou shalt have goats' milk enough to feed thee, to uphold thy household, and to sustain thy maidens.




And that he may do it right, his God teacheth him and showeth him.






For with discretion must wars be taken in hand, and whereas are many that can give counsel, there is the victory.

A wise man winneth the city of the mighty; and as for the strength that they trust in, he bringeth it down.

There was a little city, and a few men within it: so there came a great king and besieged it, and made great bulwarks against it. And in the city there was found a poor man - but he was wise - which with his wisdom delivered the city: yet was there no body, that had any respect for such a simple man. Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. read more.
A wise man's counsel that is followed in silence, is far above the crying of a captain among fools. For wisdom is better than harness: but one unthrifty alone destroyeth much good.

Or what king goeth to make battle against another king, and sitteth not down first, and casteth in his mind, whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand, or else while the other is yet a great way off, he will send ambassadors, and desire peace.