9 occurrences

'Lacks' in the Bible

"Whoever [is] simple, let him turn here." As for the one who lacks {sense}, she says to him,

Verse ConceptsWisdom And Guidance

"Whoever is simple, may he turn here!" As for he who lacks {sense}, she says to him,

On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod [is] for the back of one who lacks {sense}.

Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment

Folly is a joy to him who lacks {sense}, and a person of understanding {will walk upright}.

Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfDestitutesWisdom, Human Importance

A person who lacks {sense} {pledges}; he becomes security before his neighbor.

Verse ConceptsCreditBorrowing, SuretyBeing In DebtPledgesSecurityShaking HandsDebt

A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, [but] those who hate unjust gain will have long days.

Verse ConceptsProfitsUnjust GainHow To Live LongOppressorsKings And WisdomCovetousness

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