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2 Timothy 3:15
[Bible Verses]A verse in which Paul reminds Timothy that the Scriptures he had known from childhood are able to make him wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. It is frequently cited in discussions of the purpose of Scripture and of childhood religious instruction.
Solomon
[People]Solomon was the third king of the united kingdom of ancient Israel and the son of David. He is known as a wise king and as the builder of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Abigail
[People]Abigail is a woman in 1 Samuel 25. The wife of Nabal the Carmelite, she turned back David, who was on his way to attack her husband, through wise words and gifts, and after Nabal's death she became David's wife.
Maschil
[Bible]Maschil is a Hebrew term found in the superscriptions (headings) of thirteen psalms. It derives from a root meaning "to understand" or "to be wise." The term appears to designate a type of poem or a manner of singing, but its precise meaning remains uncertain.
Proverbs 13
[Bible]Proverbs 13 is a chapter in the collection of the proverbs of Solomon. Through contrasts between the righteous and the wicked, and between the wise and the foolish, it teaches about receptiveness to instruction, guarding one's speech, diligence, wealth, companionship, and the discipline of children.
Proverbs 10
[Bible]Proverbs 10 opens the collection titled "The proverbs of Solomon" (10:1–22:16). Its 32 verses are brief sayings that contrast the righteous and the wicked, the wise and the foolish, diligence and laziness, and restraint in speech.
Proverbs 14
[Bible]Proverbs 14 is a chapter in the collection of the Proverbs of Solomon (10:1–22:16). Its 35 verses are short sayings that contrast the wise with the foolish and the righteous with the wicked.
Proverbs 12
[Bible]Proverbs 12 is a 28-verse chapter within the "Proverbs of Solomon" section. It contrasts the righteous with the wicked and the wise with the foolish, with particular attention to the power of speech and the value of diligence.
Proverbs 22
[Bible]Proverbs 22 contains the final portion of the collection of Solomon's proverbs (10:1–22:16) and the opening of a new collection, "the words of the wise" (22:17 onward). Its teachings include training children, protecting the poor, and avoiding becoming surety for another's debts.
Ecclesiastes 9
[Bible]Ecclesiastes 9 opens with the observation that the righteous and the wicked alike meet the same end in death, and it urges the reader to enjoy the life he has been given and to work diligently. It then addresses the value and limits of wisdom through reflections on time and chance and the illustration of a poor wise man.
Proverbs 23:29–35
[Bible Verses]A passage in Proverbs that uses six questions and vivid description to warn of the calamities that befall those given to drink. In Korean Protestant churches it is frequently cited as grounds for abstinence from alcohol, and interpreters debate whether it teaches abstinence or moderation.
Ephesians 5:18
[Bible Verses]Ephesians 5:18 reads, "And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit" (KJV). It is a key verse on being filled with the Holy Spirit, and interpreters and denominations differ in their emphases on what that filling means. In Korean Protestant churches it is also frequently cited as a basis for the tradition of abstaining from alcohol.
Proverbs 22:6
[Bible Verses]Proverbs 22:6 is the proverb that reads, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it" (KJV). It is widely used as a motto for Christian education, and interpreters disagree over whether it is a promise that will certainly be fulfilled or a general principle.
Matthew 11:28
[Bible Verses]Matthew 11:28 records the invitation of Jesus: "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." It is one of the verses most widely used in evangelism and as a word of comfort.
Proverbs 22:15
[Bible Verses]A proverb stating that foolishness is bound in the heart of a child and that the rod of correction drives it far away. Because it is often cited in support of child discipline, and of corporal punishment in particular, its meaning and application have been understood in several ways.
Proverbs 17
[Bible]Proverbs 17 is a chapter in the collection of Solomon's proverbs (10:1–22:16). In brief sayings, it addresses peace in the household, restraint in speech, the duties of friends and brothers, bribery and perverted justice, and the conduct of the fool.
Proverbs 15
[Bible]Proverbs 15 is a chapter of thirty-three short sayings within the collection of the proverbs of Solomon. Through contrasts between the two halves of each verse, it teaches about gentle and timely speech, a teachable response to instruction, and a life lived in the fear of the LORD.
Matthew 5:17–18
[Bible Verses]In this saying Jesus declares that he came not to destroy the law or the prophets but to fulfill them. The passage is a starting point from which different denominations reach different conclusions about the relationship between Christians and the Old Testament law.
Matthew 11:29–30
[Bible Verses]In this passage Jesus invites his hearers to take his yoke upon them and learn of him, promising that they will find rest. Together with the preceding verse, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden," it is widely quoted as a passage of comfort and invitation. A recurring question is how the "easy yoke" fits with the weight of discipleship.
Hokmah
[Bible]Hokmah is the Hebrew word for "wisdom." In the Old Testament it covers a wide range of meanings, from a craftsman's skill to the wisdom of a life lived in the fear of God. It is a central concept of the wisdom literature, including Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes.