Bible Verses about Wisdom

For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6	For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Word of God
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16	So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. life mind

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	If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. receiving generosity
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	But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. honesty peace
How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16	How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver! money materialism
Say not, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask this. Ecclesiastes 7:10	Don’t long for “the good old days.” This is not wise. life
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:5-6	Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. gentleness speaking
By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. Proverbs 13:10	Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise. anger
Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. Proverbs 19:8	To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper. life mind
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18	Stop deceiving yourselves. If you think you are wise by this world’s standards, you need to become a fool to be truly wise. world selfishness thoughts
Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Proverbs 13:3	Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything. speaking life
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. James 3:13	If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. humility life mind
So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12	Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. planning heart
Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24	Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Word of God listening mind
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33	Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor. humility awe
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2	Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. humility pride
For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:35	For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. eternal life God
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. Isaiah 55:8	“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.” God planning thoughts
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. Proverbs 18:2	Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. speaking selfishness
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him. Ephesians 1:17	Asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. Spirit understanding
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. Proverbs 4:7	Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. understanding
The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. Proverbs 10:8	The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. law heart
This also comes from the Lord of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom. Isaiah 28:29	The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is a wonderful teacher, and he gives the farmer great wisdom. God planning
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. Isaiah 40:28	Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. creation understanding
To you, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for you have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of you, for you have made known to us the king's matter. Daniel 2:23	I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors, for you have given me wisdom and strength. You have told me what we asked of you and revealed to us what the king demanded. worship prayer praise