14 occurrences

'Shame' in the Bible

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.

Verse ConceptsIndustryBinding cornHarvestLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfSummerShameSleep, PhysicalSowing And ReapingThriftWisdom, Human NatureBusiness EthicsThe Love Of SleepAutumnGathering FoodShame Of Bad ConductThe Work Of The WiseWorking Hard And Not Being Lazy

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.

Verse ConceptsPride, Evil OfPride, Results OfProverbsShameSuccessTemptation, Sources OfPrideBeing HumbleHumility And PrideConfidence And Self Esteemhumblenessarrogance

Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline,But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.

Verse ConceptsBad CounselPoverty, Causes OfReproofAdmonition, RecievingBecoming PoorReproving PeopleShame Of Bad ConductSource Of HonourDiscipline Childcriticism

In the mouth of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back,But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.

Verse ConceptsBackLipsSpeech, Power And Significance OfWisdom, Human ImportanceSpeaking, Wisdom InThe Proud Will Be AbasedPrideFoolsHumility And Pridearroganceego

A wise servant will rule over the [unworthy] son who acts shamefully and brings disgrace [to the family]And [the worthy servant] will share in the inheritance among the brothers.

Verse ConceptsServanthood, In SocietyEmployeesServants Of PeopleAuthority Delegated To People

When the wicked man comes [to the depth of evil], contempt [of all that is pure and good] also comes,And with inner baseness (dishonor) comes outer shame (scorn).

Verse ConceptsContempt, Examples OfLosing Honourwickedness

Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you?

Verse ConceptsLitigationRashnessAttorneyLawsuitsHasteShaming PeopleHurt And Betrayalstriving

Or he who hears it will shame youAnd the rumor about you [and your action in court] will have no end.

Verse ConceptsBad NewsHurt And Betrayal

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