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 himself is the one who bestows wisdom; from his mouth come forth knowledge and understanding. Word of God
Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16	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. life mind

If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. James 1:5	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. receiving generosity
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. James 3:17	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. honesty peace
How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16	It is better to acquire wisdom rather than gold, and more desirable to acquire understanding rather than silver. money materialism
Do not say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask this. Ecclesiastes 7:10	Do not assert that the past was better than the present, for such a statement is not a sign of wisdom. life
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. Colossians 4:5-6	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. gentleness speaking
By insolence the heedless make strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10	An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence, but wisdom is found with those who take advice. anger
To get wisdom is to love oneself; to keep understanding is to prosper. Proverbs 19:8	Whoever gains wisdom loves his own soul; one who cherishes understanding will prosper. life mind
Do not deceive yourselves. If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18	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. world selfishness thoughts
Those who guard their mouths preserve their lives; those who open wide their lips come to ruin. Proverbs 13:3	He who guards his mouth makes his life secure, but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. speaking life
Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. James 3:13	Who among you is wise and understanding? Prove by your good life that your works are done with the humility that comes from wisdom. humility life mind
So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart. Psalm 90:12	Teach us to comprehend how few our days are so that our hearts may be filled with wisdom. planning heart
Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. Matthew 7:24	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. Word of God listening mind
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor. Proverbs 15:33	The fear of the Lord provides instruction in wisdom, and to be humble is the way to honor. humility awe
When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but wisdom is with the humble. Proverbs 11:2	When pride is nurtured, disgrace soon follows, but wisdom is the hallmark of the humble. 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, 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, says the Lord. God planning thoughts
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. Proverbs 18:2	A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only delights in expressing his own opinions. 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 as you come to know 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 to know him. Spirit understanding
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight. Proverbs 4:7	The beginning of wisdom is: acquire wisdom, and no matter what the cost, acquire understanding. understanding
The wise of heart will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. Proverbs 10:8	A wise man will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to grief. law heart
This also comes from the Lord of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom. Isaiah 28:29	All this knowledge comes from the Lord of hosts whose counsel is wonderful and whose wisdom is great. 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	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. creation understanding
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. Daniel 2:23	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. worship prayer praise