Bible Verses about 'Understanding'
- Blessed is the person who has found wisdom,
the one who has gained understanding. - A fool takes no pleasure in understanding
but only delights in expressing his own opinions. - For the Lord himself is the one who bestows wisdom;
from his mouth come forth knowledge and understanding. - Whoever gains wisdom loves his own soul;
one who cherishes understanding will prosper. - The explanation of your words gives light
and imparts understanding to the simple. - Acquire wisdom and gain understanding;
never forget or turn aside from my words. - The beginning of wisdom is: acquire wisdom,
and no matter what the cost, acquire understanding. - It is better to acquire wisdom rather than gold,
and more desirable to acquire understanding rather than silver. - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. - A patient man shows good sense,
but a quick-tempered man displays the height of folly. - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
those who are guided by it will grow in understanding.
His praise will last forever. - Who among you is wise and understanding? Prove by your good life that your works are done with the humility that comes from wisdom.
- Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is the eternal God,
the Creator of the earth’s farthest boundaries.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding cannot be scrutinized. - And ‘to love him with all your heart, and with all your understanding, and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself,’ is worth more than any burnt offerings and sacrifices.
- We also know
that the Son of God has come
and given us understanding
so that we can know the one who is true.
And we are in the one who is true,
since we are in his Son Jesus Christ.
He is the true God and eternal life. - I want their hearts to be encouraged and united in love so that they may grow rich in their complete understanding as they come to the knowledge of the mystery of God, that is, Christ.
- Trust wholeheartedly in the Lord
rather than relying on your own intelligence.
In everything you do, acknowledge him,
and he will see that your paths are straight. - Do not worry about anything, but present your needs to God in prayer and petition, with thanksgiving. Then the peace of God, which is beyond all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- He said to them, “Then are you also without understanding? Do you not realize that whatever goes into a person from outside cannot defile him, since it enters not into the heart but into the stomach and is discharged into the sewer?” Thus, he pronounced all foods clean.
- Likewise, you who are husbands must show consideration for your wives in your life together. Treat your wife with respect, for even though she is the weaker partner, she is also an equal heir of God’s gift of life. Thus, your prayers will not be hindered in any way.
- Do not wear yourself out in the pursuit of wealth,
and cease even to think about it. - I further pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know the hope to which he has called you, how rich and glorious is his inheritance in the saints.
- Do not let kindness and fidelity leave you;
fasten them around your neck
and inscribe them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will gain favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man. - A house and wealth are inherited from parents,
but a prudent wife is a gift from the Lord. - Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent.
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