Thematic Bible: The heart of the wise
Thematic Bible
Heart » The heart of the wise
The heart of the wise [learns when it] is in the house of mourning,
But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure.
I counsel you to keep the king's command, and that in regard to the oath of God [by which you swore to him loyalty]. Be not panic-stricken and hasty to get out of his presence. Persist not in an evil thing, for he does whatever he pleases. For the word of a king is authority and power, and who can say to him, What are you doing? read more.
Whoever observes the [king's] command will experience no harm, and a wise man's mind will know both when and what to do.
Whoever observes the [king's] command will experience no harm, and a wise man's mind will know both when and what to do.
A wise man’s heart turns him toward the right [which is the way of blessing], but a fool’s heart turns him toward the left [which is the way of condemnation].
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth [in wisdom]
And adds persuasiveness to his lips.