Bible Verses about Wisdom

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• For the Lord grants wisdom!
  From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
  Proverbs 2:6Word of God
• 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.
  Ephesians 5:15-16lifemind
• If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
  James 1:5receivinggenerosity
• 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.
  James 3:17honestypeace
• How much better to get wisdom than gold,
  and good judgment than silver!
  Proverbs 16:16moneymaterialism
• Don’t long for “the good old days.”
  This is not wise.
  Ecclesiastes 7:10life
• 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.
  Colossians 4:5-6gentlenessspeaking
• Pride leads to conflict;
  those who take advice are wise.
  Proverbs 13:10anger
• To acquire wisdom is to love yourself;
  people who cherish understanding will prosper.
  Proverbs 19:8lifemind
• Stop deceiving yourselves. If you think you are wise by this world’s standards, you need to become a fool to be truly wise.
  1 Corinthians 3:18worldselfishnessthoughts
• Those who control their tongue will have a long life;
  opening your mouth can ruin everything.
  Proverbs 13:3speakinglife
• 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.
  James 3:13humilitylifemind
• Teach us to realize the brevity of life,
  so that we may grow in wisdom.
  Psalm 90:12planningheart
• Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.
  Matthew 7:24Word of Godlisteningmind
• Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
  humility precedes honor.
  Proverbs 15:33humilityawe
• Pride leads to disgrace,
  but with humility comes wisdom.
  Proverbs 11:2humilitypride
• For whoever finds me finds life
  and receives favor from the Lord.
  Proverbs 8:35eternal lifeGod
• “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord.
  “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.”
  Isaiah 55:8Godplanningthoughts
• 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.
  Ephesians 1:17Spiritunderstanding
• Fools have no interest in understanding;
  they only want to air their own opinions.
  Proverbs 18:2speakingselfishness
• Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!
  And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.
  Proverbs 4:7understanding
• The wise are glad to be instructed,
  but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
  Proverbs 10:8lawheart
• The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is a wonderful teacher,
  and he gives the farmer great wisdom.
  Isaiah 28:29Godplanning
• 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.
  Isaiah 40:28creationunderstanding
• 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.
  Daniel 2:23worshipprayerpraise