13 occurrences in 12 translations

'Lacking' in the Bible

"Let whoever is naive, turn in here." To anyone lacking sense, she says,

Verse ConceptsWisdom And Guidance

"Whoever is naive, turn in here!" And to anyone lacking sense, she says,

Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.

Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment

When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.

Verse ConceptsGossipProverbsSilenceSpeech, Power And Significance OfTongueWordsVain TalkHow Silence Is WiseToo Many WordsThe TongueThe Power Of WordsMaking Mistakes

It is better to be lowly and a servant {to someone} than self-glorifying and lacking food.

Verse ConceptsPretenceServanthood, In SocietyShortagesServants Of PeopleSeeking HonourBeing Gay

Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth his going.

Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfDestitutesWisdom, Human Importance

A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.

Verse ConceptsCreditBorrowing, SuretyBeing In DebtPledgesSecurityShaking HandsDebt

A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.

Verse ConceptsProfitsUnjust GainHow To Live LongOppressorsKings And WisdomCovetousness

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Deficient (10 instances)
Incomplete (4 instances)
Lacking (71 instances)
Missing (27 instances)
Wanting (60 instances)

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