9 occurrences in 8 translations

'Appropriate' in the Bible

The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate,but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse. >

Verse ConceptsLipsSpeech, Positive Aspects OfObscenity

Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;how much worse are lies for a ruler.

Verse ConceptsKings Warned AboutArrogance, Characterizes The WickedEleganceLyingUnfitting Things

Luxury is not appropriate for a fool—how much less for a slave to rule over princes!

Verse ConceptsDissipationPromotionSurplusUnfitting ThingsUnsuitable Ruleego

The lazy person is wiser in his own opinion than seven men who can give an appropriate response.

Verse ConceptsSluggardsSeven PeopleFalse Wisdomsloth

Bible Theasaurus

Appropriate (93 instances)
Assume (14 instances)
Capture (76 instances)
Conquer (50 instances)
Intercept (3 instances)
Partition (5 instances)
Reserve (27 instances)
Special (220 instances)
Steal (42 instances)

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