Wisdom

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.

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

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

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →

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

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

For the Lord 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 in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

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.

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! and to get understanding 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 gainsay nor resist.

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. — read the full passage →

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, 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 boldness of his face shall be changed.

Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. — read the full passage →

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

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

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

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

With the ancient 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.

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →

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

Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: — read the full passage →

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and 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, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

With the ancient 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 made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.

For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight 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 is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.

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

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto 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: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation 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 son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; — read the full passage →

The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

This also cometh forth from the Lord of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

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

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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 scattered abroad, greeting. — read the full passage →

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that 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, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.

Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

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

With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

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. — 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 reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

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

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.

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

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

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

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

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

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

Thus saith the Lord, 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 wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.

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 in all judgment;

Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire 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 that his heart may discover itself.

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: — read the full passage →

Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. — read the full passage →

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