Bible verses about wisdom
The wisdom books, the teaching of Jesus and the letter of James on seeking and living wisely.
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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.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
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.
Psalms & Wisdom
To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’”
So teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
For the LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Gospels
“Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.
New Testament
because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.
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