Bible Verses About Wisdom
True wisdom begins with reverence for God. These proverbs and passages show us how to seek understanding and make choices that honor Him.
15 Verses — King James Version
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
“For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
“In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
“Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.”
“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”
“The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”
“Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.”
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”
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