Thematic Bible: Those that understand


Thematic Bible



Wisdom is found on the lips of the understanding (discerning). A rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding. Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment

He who is void of wisdom despises his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his peace. Verse ConceptsProverbsRidicule, Nature OfSilenceSpeech, Negative Aspects OfTongueHeartlessnessHow Silence Is WiseDespising PeopleBelittling

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water and a man of understanding will draw it out. Verse ConceptsHeart, HumanHuman IntellectCounselingDrawing WaterHiding SinsDiscernmentrelaxationmotives


He who acquires wisdom loves life. He who guards understanding finds good. Verse ConceptsProverbsWisdom, Human ImportanceBenefits Of WisdomLoving OneselfLoving YourselfFinding Love

A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it. Knowledge is easy to him who discerns. Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfMockeryRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodIntellectual KnowledgeValuing Knowledgemockers

The heart of one with understanding seeks knowledge. The mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfStudyKnowledgeSeeking For Abstract ThingsValuing Knowledge


Daniel said: Praise be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are his. He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to the discerning.

There are many princes after the transgression of a land. But a man of understanding and knowledge remains for a long time. Verse Conceptsethics, socialGovernmentCivic RighteousnessRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceUnsuitable Rulerebellionapostasy

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Does wisdom cry out? Does understanding direct her voice? She takes her stand on top of high places and in the street intersections. She cries out at the gates, at the entrance by the doors: read more.
I call to you men. My voice is to the sons of man. O you simple ones, understand wisdom and, you fools, be of an understanding heart. Listen for I speak of excellent things. The truth comes from my lips. My mouth will speak truth! Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All my speech is righteous. Nothing crooked or perverse comes from my mouth. They are all straight talk to him who understands. It is proper to those who find knowledge.

Wisdom is near the one who understands. But the eyes of a fool are far away at the ends of the earth. Verse ConceptsFar From HereIn FrontDiscernmentFocusFoolsDirection