Bible Verses about Wisdom
What does the Bible say about wisdom? - Insightful Scripture Quotes
The Bible says "Blessed is the one who finds wisdom" and what better place to find wisdom than the Word of God. Wisdom is defined as "the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise." It is closely related to discernment and the ability to see the world as it is, not as we would have it.
Here we have gathered the top scripture quotes about wisdom providing insight into properly discerning the world around us. Furthermore, we encourage you to pray for wisdom as "whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
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Top Bible Verses about Wisdom
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. ~ James 1:5
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. ~ James 3:17
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. ~ Proverbs 3:13-18
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. ~ Proverbs 1:7
Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. ~ Proverbs 19:20
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. ~ Ephesians 5:15-17
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. ~ Proverbs 12:15
Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding. ~ Proverbs 10:23
Browse the many Bible verses about wisdom in this collection of scriptures:
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James 1:5 NIV
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
James 3:17 NIV
17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
Proverbs 3:13-18 NIV
13 Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, 14 for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. 17 Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.
Proverbs 1:7 NIV
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Ephesians 5:15-17 NIV
15 Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.
Proverbs 19:20 NIV
20 Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.
Proverbs 12:15 NIV
15 The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
Proverbs 10:23 NIV
23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.
Colossians 3:16 NIV
16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
Proverbs 18:15 NIV
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.
Proverbs 2:6 NIV
6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Psalm 111:10 NIV
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
Proverbs 17:27-28 NIV
27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. 28 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
Luke 21:15 NIV
15 For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
Proverbs 16:16 NIV
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
Proverbs 3:7-8 NIV
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. 8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
1 Corinthians 1:30 NIV
30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God-that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.
Proverbs 9:10 NIV
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Ecclesiastes 8:1 NIV
1 Who is like the wise? Who knows the explanation of things? A person's wisdom brightens their face and changes its hard appearance.
Proverbs 11:2 NIV
2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Matthew 7:24-27 NIV
24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."
Daniel 2:20-23 NIV
20 and said: "Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. 21 He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. 23 I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king."
Proverbs 17:10 NIV
10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person more than a hundred lashes a fool.
1 Corinthians 3:18-20 NIV
18 Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become "fools" so that you may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight. As it is written: "He catches the wise in their craftiness" ; 20 and again, "The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile."
Proverbs 2:1-5 NIV
1 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding- 3 indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, 4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, 5 then you will understand the fear of the Lordand find the knowledge of God.
Acts 5:38-39 NIV
38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God."
Proverbs 18:2 NIV
2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.
Proverbs 10:14 NIV
14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
