Thematic Bible: The heart of the wise


Thematic Bible



The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of merrymaking. Verse ConceptsPleasure, WorldlyWorldly Pleasures, Leads ToThe Work Of FoolsThe Work Of The Wise

Obey the king's command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him. Do not rush out of the king's presence in haste -- do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he can do whatever he pleases. Surely the king's authority is absolute; no one can say to him, "What are you doing?" read more.
Whoever obeys his command will not experience harm, and a wise person knows the proper time and procedure.

A wise person's good sense protects him, but a fool's lack of sense leaves him vulnerable. Verse ConceptsRight SidesThe Work Of The WiseLeft Hand SideFoolsDirectionNatural Disastersvulnerabilitywise

A wise person's heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words. Verse ConceptsGuidance, From Godly PeopleSelf ControlWisdom, Human ImportanceNature Of The HeartEnticingTeaching The Way Of God

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