Bible Verses about Wisdom

For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6

For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6	For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Word of God
Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16	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. life mind

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5	If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. receiving generosity
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. James 3:17	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. honesty peace
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16	How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver! money materialism
Don’t say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not ask wisely about this. Ecclesiastes 7:10	Don’t long for “the good old days.” This is not wise. life
Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. Colossians 4:5-6	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. gentleness speaking
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. Proverbs 13:10	Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise. anger
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good. Proverbs 19:8	To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper. life mind
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool that he may become wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18	Stop deceiving yourselves. If you think you are wise by this world’s standards, you need to become a fool to be truly wise. world selfishness thoughts
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Proverbs 13:3	Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything. speaking life
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom. James 3:13	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. humility life mind
Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on a rock. Matthew 7:24	Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Word of God listening mind
So teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12	Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. planning heart
When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2	Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. humility pride
The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. Proverbs 15:33	Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor. humility awe
For whoever finds me finds life, and will obtain favor from Yahweh. 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, and your ways are not my ways,” says Yahweh. Isaiah 55:8	“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.” God planning thoughts
A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion. Proverbs 18:2	Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. speaking selfishness
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. Ephesians 1:17	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. Spirit understanding
The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall. Proverbs 10:8	The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. law heart
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7	Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. understanding
This also comes out from Yahweh of Armies, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom. Isaiah 28:29	The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is a wonderful teacher, and he gives the farmer great wisdom. God planning
Haven’t you known? Haven’t you heard? The everlasting God, Yahweh, the Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn’t faint. He isn’t weary. His understanding is unsearchable. Isaiah 40:28	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. creation understanding
I thank you and praise you, O God of my fathers, who have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we desired of you; for you have made known to us the king’s matter. Daniel 2:23	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. worship prayer praise

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.

Bible verse of the day

Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

Hebrews 11:6 faith joy reward