Thematic Bible: Who understands


Thematic Bible




Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.
Verse ConceptsReproofPaying Attention To PeopleReproving Peopletraining


Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson;
rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFloggingMockeryRebukeScornersAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving Peoplemockers

My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, listening closely to wisdom and directing your heart to understanding; furthermore, if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, read more.
if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up success for the upright; He is a shield for those who live with integrity so that He may guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His loyal followers. Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and integrity-every good path.

Evil men do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand everything.
Verse ConceptsJusticeSeeking GodGod Giving UnderstandingNot Understanding Other Things

Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,
discerning when he seals his lips.


> Verse ConceptsSilenceFoolishnessHow Silence Is WiseFools

Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined, but the wicked will act wickedly; none of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand. Verse ConceptsdrossLast DaysRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanRefiningWisdom, Human NatureProper UnderstandingContinuing In Sin

Lord, Your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven. Your faithfulness is for all generations; You established the earth, and it stands firm. They stand today in accordance with Your judgments, for all things are Your servants. read more.
If Your instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction. I will never forget Your precepts, for You have given me life through them. I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts. The wicked hope to destroy me, but I contemplate Your decrees. I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your command is without limit. How I love Your teaching! It is my meditation all day long. Your command makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me. I have more insight than all my teachers because Your decrees are my meditation. I understand more than the elders because I obey Your precepts.

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