Thematic Bible: Who is wise
Thematic Bible
Wisdom » Who is wise
The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God’s wisdom] is right in his own eyes,
But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel.
Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.
He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely,
But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
For it seems to me that God has made an exhibit of us apostles, exposing us to view last [of all, like men in a triumphal procession who are] sentenced to death [and displayed at the end of the line]. For we have become a spectacle to the world [a show in the world's amphitheater] with both men and angels [as spectators]. We are [looked upon as] fools on account of Christ and for His sake, but you are [supposedly] so amazingly wise and prudent in Christ! We are weak, but you are [so very] strong! You are highly esteemed, but we are in disrepute and contempt!
Wisdom rests [silently] in the heart of one who has understanding,
But what is in the heart of [shortsighted] fools is made known.
When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame,
But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind.
Even a [callous, arrogant] fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips he is regarded as sensible (prudent, discreet) and a man of understanding.
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- Advice, Seeking Advice
- Arguing
- Aspects Of People Made Known
- Autumn
- Bad Counsel
- Being Humble
- Binding corn
- Business Ethics
- Committees
- Confidence And Self Esteem
- Conflict
- Contention, Causes
- Contentiousness
- Counsel
- Counseling
- Counselors
- Family Conflict
- Folly, Effects Of
- Foolishness
- Fools
- Fools, Characteristics Of
- Gathering Food
- Harvest
- How Silence Is Wise
- Humility And Pride
- Industry
- Leisure, Nature And Purpose Of
- Listening
- Making Mistakes
- Mistakes
- Pathways Of Sin
- Pride
- Pride, Evil Of
- Pride, Results In
- Pride, Results Of
- Proverbs
- Quarrels
- Renewed Heart
- Resolving Conflict
- Self Deception
- Shame
- Shame Of Bad Conduct