Bible Verses about Wisdom

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• For the Lord himself is the one who bestows wisdom;
  from his mouth come forth knowledge and understanding.
  Proverbs 2:6Word of God
• 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.
  Ephesians 5:15-16lifemind
• If someone among you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
  James 1:5receivinggenerosity
• However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, and considerate, full of mercy and good fruits, without any trace of partiality or hypocrisy.
  James 3:17honestypeace
• It is better to acquire wisdom rather than gold,
  and more desirable to acquire understanding rather than silver.
  Proverbs 16:16moneymaterialism
• Do not assert that the past was better than the present,
  for such a statement is not a sign of wisdom.
  Ecclesiastes 7:10life
• Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of your opportunity. Let your speech always be gracious and seasoned with wisdom, so that you will know how to respond properly to all.
  Colossians 4:5-6gentlenessspeaking
• An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence,
  but wisdom is found with those who take advice.
  Proverbs 13:10anger
• Whoever gains wisdom loves his own soul;
  one who cherishes understanding will prosper.
  Proverbs 19:8lifemind
• 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.
  1 Corinthians 3:18worldselfishnessthoughts
• He who guards his mouth makes his life secure,
  but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall.
  Proverbs 13:3speakinglife
• Who among you is wise and understanding? Prove by your good life that your works are done with the humility that comes from wisdom.
  James 3:13humilitylifemind
• Teach us to comprehend how few our days are
  so that our hearts may be filled with wisdom.
  Psalm 90:12planningheart
• 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.
  Matthew 7:24Word of Godlisteningmind
• The fear of the Lord provides instruction in wisdom,
  and to be humble is the way to honor.
  Proverbs 15:33humilityawe
• When pride is nurtured, disgrace soon follows,
  but wisdom is the hallmark of the humble.
  Proverbs 11:2humilitypride
• For whoever finds me finds life
  and receives favor from the Lord.
  Proverbs 8:35eternal lifeGod
• For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
  nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord.
  Isaiah 55:8Godplanningthoughts
• A fool takes no pleasure in understanding
  but only delights in expressing his own opinions.
  Proverbs 18:2speakingselfishness
• I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation to know him.
  Ephesians 1:17Spiritunderstanding
• The beginning of wisdom is: acquire wisdom,
  and no matter what the cost, acquire understanding.
  Proverbs 4:7understanding
• A wise man will heed commandments,
  but a babbling fool will come to grief.
  Proverbs 10:8lawheart
• All this knowledge comes from the Lord of hosts
  whose counsel is wonderful
  and whose wisdom is great.
  Isaiah 28:29Godplanning
• To you, O God of my fathers,
  I offer thanks and praise
  because you have given me wisdom and power.
  Now you have made known to me
  what we asked of you;
  you have revealed to us the king’s dream.
  Daniel 2:23worshipprayerpraise
• 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.
  Isaiah 40:28creationunderstanding