Thematic Bible: What is wisdom


Thematic Bible






The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;
A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord;
His praise endures forever.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfPraiseEducation, Elements OfBeginningIntelligenceKnowledge Of Good And EvilReverence, And BlessingUnderstandingWisdom, Human NatureFear Of The LordReverence To GodBeginning Of WisdomEternal PraiseGod Giving UnderstandingPraise To God Is FittingGod Gives WisdomThe Fear Of The LordFearing God


The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.
Verse ConceptsEducation, Elements OfChildren, responsibilities to GodDiscernment, Source OfBeginningIntelligenceFearReverence, And BlessingUnderstandingWisdom, Human NatureAttitudes Of RespectBeginning Of WisdomGod Gives WisdomThe Fear Of The Lorda new beginningRespectEducationFearing GodAcknowledging GodNew BeginningsBeing ScaredKnowing GodGraduationshunningwisereverence


The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence];
And before honor comes humility.
Verse ConceptsEducation, Elements OfHumilityProverbsWisdom, Source Of HumanFear Of GodSource Of HonourThe Fear Of The LordBeing HumbleEducationFearing GodHumble YourselfHumility And Pridehumblenesshumble

Behold, I have taught you statutes and ordinances as the Lord my God commanded me, that you should do them in the land which you are entering to possess. So keep them and do them, for that is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.