Bible Verses about 'Scripture that makes you wise'
- As Scripture asserts, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.”
- The Lord makes poor and makes rich,
he humbles and he also exalts. - Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. - Whoever believes in me,
as Scripture has said,
‘Streams of living water
shall flow from within him.’ - But according to Scripture all things have been confined under sin, so that through faith in Jesus Christ what was promised might be given to those who believe.
- Let no one delude himself. If anyone among you considers himself to be wise by worldly standards, he must become a fool in order to be truly wise.
- A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son gives grief to his mother. - Then the other disciple who had reached the tomb first also went inside, and he saw and believed. They still did not understand the Scripture indicating that he must rise from the dead.
- All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in uprightness, so that the man of God may be proficient and equipped for good work of every kind.
- My son, if your heart is wise,
then my heart will be glad. - Who among you is wise and understanding? Prove by your good life that your works are done with the humility that comes from wisdom.
- A fool gives free rein to his anger,
but a wise man bides his time and calms it. - A wise man will heed commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to grief. - He who called you is holy. Therefore, be holy yourselves in all your conduct. For Scripture says, “Be holy, for I am holy.”
- Adulterers! Do you not know that love of the world results in enmity with God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a lover of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
- The words of a wise man win favor,
but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. - The Lord God is my strength;
he makes my feet as swift as those of a deer
and enables me to tread on the heights. - Anxiety in the human heart weighs it down,
but a kind word makes it glad. - The father of a good man will rejoice;
he who begets a wise son will delight in him. - Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent. - Hope deferred sickens the heart,
but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. - The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall lack.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me to tranquil streams. - You have given me the shield of your salvation;
your right hand sustains me,
and your goodness makes me great.
You broadened the path beneath me
so that my feet have never stumbled. - Everyone who hears these words of mine and acts in accordance with them will be like a wise man who constructed his house on a rock foundation.
- The blessing of the Lord is what brings wealth,
and our toil adds nothing to it. - Woe to anyone who rises up against his Maker,
or to the pot that is displeased with the potter.
Does the clay say to the one who molds it,
“What are you doing?
Your work makes no sense.” - The Lord makes a man’s steps secure
when he approves of his conduct. - We know that God makes all things work together for good for those who love him and who are called according to his purpose.
- Therefore, if the Son sets you free,
you then will truly be free. - The law of the Lord is perfect,
affording refreshment to the soul.
The decree of the Lord is worthy of trust,
imparting wisdom to the simple. - A gift opens doors for the giver
and wins him access to the powerful. - Therefore, take care to live as intelligent people, and do not be like those who are senseless. Make the most of the present time, for this is a wicked age.
- Let those who are wise understand these words,
and let the prudent acknowledge them.
For straight are the ways of the Lord;
the upright walk in them,
but sinners stumble. - A man may plan his own course,
but the Lord makes his steps secure. - Do not pride yourself on your own wisdom;
fear the Lord and turn your back on evil.
This will provide healing for your flesh
and restore strength to your body. - He who guards his mouth makes his life secure,
but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. - Many shall be purified, cleansed, and refined, but the wicked will persist in their evil ways.
- For all of us fall short in many ways. Anyone who never makes a mistake in speech has reached perfection and is able to control every part of his body.
- After Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, wise men traveled from the east and arrived in Jerusalem, inquiring, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw the rising of his star, and we have come to pay him homage.”
- Just as you do not know the path of the wind
or how the body is formed in a woman’s womb,
so you do not know the work of God,
the Creator of all. - Lying lips conceal hatred,
and anyone who slanders another is a fool. - Live in harmony with one another. Do not consider yourself to be better than others, but associate with the lowly, and never be conceited.
- Do not assert that the past was better than the present,
for such a statement is not a sign of wisdom. - A man’s attraction is his kindness;
it is far better to be poor than to be a liar. - What is man that you are mindful of him,
the son of man that you care for him? - Do you not realize that you are God’s temple, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
- Wealth hastily acquired will dwindle away,
but when amassed little by little, it will increase. - Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent,
but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. - Do not wear yourself out in the pursuit of wealth,
and cease even to think about it. - Teach us to comprehend how few our days are
so that our hearts may be filled with wisdom.
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Jesus answered him,“Whoever loves me will keep my word,
and my Father will love him,
and we will come to him
and make our abode with him.”