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Bible Verses About Wisdom

These Bible verses about wisdom point you to the guidance God gives to all who ask. Read them when you face a decision and need direction.

26 verses to read today

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.

Proverbs 3:5-6

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.

James 1:5

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

Proverbs 9:10

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Psalms 119:105

For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:6

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

1 Corinthians 1:25

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

Proverbs 16:3

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

Proverbs 1:7

When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

Proverbs 11:2

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

Job 28:28

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

Proverbs 12:15

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

Psalms 90:12

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

Proverbs 16:16

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

Proverbs 19:20

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 15:1

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.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

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

Proverbs 28:26

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

James 1:19

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.

Proverbs 24:14

I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

Proverbs 8:17

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Proverbs 4:7

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

Proverbs 3:13

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.

Psalms 111:10

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

Proverbs 13:20

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.

James 3:13

A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

Proverbs 13:1

Scripture quotations are from the King James Version.

A short prayer to pray

Father, give me wisdom that comes from above, pure, peaceful, and full of mercy.

Lord, teach me to walk wisely, weighing my words and guarding my steps.

Father, grant me the wisdom to know Your will and the courage to do it.

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