Bible Verses about Wisdom

For the LORD himself is the one who bestows wisdom; from his… Proverbs 2:6

For the Lord himself is the one who bestows wisdom; from his mouth come forth knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6	For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Word 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 5:15-16	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. life mind

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 1:5	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. receiving generosity
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 3:17	But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free of hypocrisy. honesty peace
It is better to acquire wisdom rather than gold, and more desirable to acquire understanding rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16	How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. money materialism
Do not assert that the past was better than the present, for such a statement is not a sign of wisdom. Ecclesiastes 7:10	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. life
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 4:5-6	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. gentleness speaking
An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence, but wisdom is found with those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10	Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. anger
Whoever gains wisdom loves his own soul; one who cherishes understanding will prosper. Proverbs 19:8	One who gets wisdom loves his own soul; One who keeps understanding will find good. life mind
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 3:18	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. world selfishness thoughts
He who guards his mouth makes his life secure, but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. Proverbs 13:3	One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. speaking life
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 3:13	Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. humility life mind
Teach us to comprehend how few our days are so that our hearts may be filled with wisdom. Psalm 90:12	So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom. planning heart
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 7:24	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. Word of God listening mind
The fear of the Lord provides instruction in wisdom, and to be humble is the way to honor. Proverbs 15:33	The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. humility awe
When pride is nurtured, disgrace soon follows, but wisdom is the hallmark of the humble. Proverbs 11:2	When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom. humility pride
For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:35	For one who 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, says the Lord. Isaiah 55:8	“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. God planning thoughts
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only delights in expressing his own opinions. Proverbs 18:2	A fool does not delight in understanding, But in revealing his own mind. speaking selfishness
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 1:17	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. Spirit understanding
The beginning of wisdom is: acquire wisdom, and no matter what the cost, acquire understanding. Proverbs 4:7	The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your possessions, acquire understanding. understanding
A wise man will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to grief. Proverbs 10:8	The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will come to ruin. law heart
All this knowledge comes from the Lord of hosts whose counsel is wonderful and whose wisdom is great. Isaiah 28:29	This also comes from the Lord of armies, Who has made His counsel wonderful and His wisdom great. God planning
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 40:28	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. creation understanding
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 2:23	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. worship prayer praise