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 gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Word of God
So then, be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16	Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. life mind

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5	If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. receiving generosity
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free of hypocrisy. James 3:17	But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. honesty peace
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. Proverbs 16:16	How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. money materialism
Do not say, “Why is it that the former days were better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. Ecclesiastes 7:10	Do not say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask this. life
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Your speech must always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person. Colossians 4:5-6	Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone. gentleness speaking
Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. Proverbs 13:10	By insolence the heedless make strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. anger
One who gets wisdom loves his own soul; One who keeps understanding will find good. Proverbs 19:8	To get wisdom is to love oneself; to keep understanding is to prosper. life mind
Take care that no one deceives himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, he must become foolish, so that he may become wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18	Do not deceive yourselves. If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become wise. world selfishness thoughts
One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Proverbs 13:3	Those who guard their mouths preserve their lives; those who open wide their lips come to ruin. speaking life
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. James 3:13	Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. humility life mind
So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12	So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart. planning heart
Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts on them, will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24	Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. Word of God listening mind
The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. Proverbs 15:33	The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor. humility awe
When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2	When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but wisdom is with the humble. humility pride
For one who finds me finds life, And obtains favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:35	For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord. eternal life God
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. Isaiah 55:8	For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. God planning thoughts
A fool does not delight in understanding, But in revealing his own mind. Proverbs 18:2	A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. speaking selfishness
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. Ephesians 1:17	I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him. Spirit understanding
The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your possessions, acquire understanding. Proverbs 4:7	The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight. understanding
The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will come to ruin. Proverbs 10:8	The wise of heart will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. law heart
This also comes from the Lord of armies, Who has made His counsel wonderful and His wisdom great. Isaiah 28:29	This also comes from the Lord of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom. God planning
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is unsearchable. Isaiah 40:28	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. creation understanding
To You, God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, For You have given me wisdom and power; Even now You have made known to me what we requested of You, For You have made known to us the king’s matter. Daniel 2:23	To you, O God of my ancestors, I give thanks and praise, for you have given me wisdom and power, and have now revealed to me what we asked of you, for you have revealed to us what the king ordered. worship prayer praise