Wisdom

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding. — read the full passage →

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; Butthe foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding.

For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that dohis commandments: His praise endureth for ever.

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.

for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to withstand or to gainsay.

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. — read the full passage →

Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:

So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honorgoethhumility.

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:

Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.

Forsake her not, and she will preserve thee; Love her, and she will keep thee. — read the full passage →

Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock:

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.

O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out!

With aged men is wisdom, And in length of days understanding.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ:

Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established; — read the full passage →

Wisdomisthe principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; — read the full passage →

Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? The everlasting God, Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary; there is no searching of his understanding.

With aged men is wisdom, And in length of days understanding. — read the full passage →

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast now made known unto me what we desired of thee; for thou hast made known unto us the king’s matter.

For to the man that pleaseth him God giveth wisdom, and knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that pleaseth God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. — read the full passage →

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; Butthat which isin the inward part of fools is made known.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.

and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

A wise sonhearethhis father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, even Christ, — read the full passage →

The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.

This also cometh forth from Jehovah of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.

The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee. — read the full passage →

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are of the Dispersion, greeting. — read the full passage →

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Whoso is wise will give heed to these things; And they will consider the lovingkindnesses of Jehovah.

Get wisdom, get understanding; Forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth;

Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.

WithGodis wisdom and might; He hath counsel and understanding.

For our glorying is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. — read the full passage →

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;

The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness:

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; Buthe that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.

but unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and will show thee great things, and difficult, which thou knowest not.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.

Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts; And in the hidden part thou wilt make me to know wisdom.

The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

saying with a great voice, Worthy is the Lamb that hath been slain to receive the power, and riches, and wisdom, and might, and honor, and glory, and blessing.

Thus saith Jehovah, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches;

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.

Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever; for wisdom and might are his.

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;

Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith Jehovah.

We speak wisdom, however, among them that are fullgrown: yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nought: — read the full passage →

Hear, mysons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding: — read the full passage →

Now as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.