“For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”
1 Corinthians 1:19
“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 wis...”
Colossians 1:9
“Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in t...”
Daniel 1:4
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“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.”
Daniel 1:17
“Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king’s guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon:”
Daniel 2:14
“And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understandin...”
Daniel 2:21
“Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely thi...”
Deuteronomy 4:6
“And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,”
Exodus 31:3
“And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;”
Exodus 35:31
“Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the Lord put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the serv...”
Exodus 36:1
“And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear...”
Isaiah 11:2
“Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish,...”
Isaiah 29:14
“With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?”
Isaiah 40:14
“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
“For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they hav...”
Jeremiah 4:22
“Concerning Edom, thus saith the Lord of hosts; Is wisdom no more in Teman? is counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom vanished?”
Jeremiah 49:7
“With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.”
Job 12:13
“To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;”
Proverbs 1:2
“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:”
Proverbs 1:5
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 1:7
“For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6
“Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.”
Proverbs 8:14
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
Proverbs 9:10
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”
Proverbs 18:15
“Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.”
Proverbs 19:20
“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.”
Proverbs 21:30
“Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.”
Proverbs 23:23
“Only the Lord give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the Lord thy God.”
1 Chronicles 22:12
“And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.”
1 Chronicles 26:14
“Also Jonathan David’s uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king’s sons:”
1 Chronicles 27:32
“Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?”
1 Corinthians 1:20
“For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.”
1 Corinthians 3:19
“For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;”
1 Corinthians 12:8
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a peo...”
1 Kings 3:9
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the l...”
1 Kings 3:11
“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after...”
1 Kings 3:12
“And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.”
1 Kings 4:29
“He was a widow’s son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunnin...”
1 Kings 7:14
“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace ...”
1 Peter 3:7
“Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?”
2 Chronicles 1:10
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast ask...”
2 Chronicles 1:11
“Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, n...”
2 Chronicles 1:12
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and unders...”
2 Chronicles 2:12
“To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things th...”
2 Samuel 14:20
“Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:”
Acts 2:23
“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 mys...”
Colossians 2:2
“In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
Colossians 2:3
“And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were ...”
Daniel 1:20
“There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the ...”
Daniel 5:11
“Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found ...”
Daniel 5:12
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Bible say about wisdom?
- The Bible teaches that wisdom is more valuable than gold or silver, and it begins with reverence for God. Throughout Scripture, wisdom is portrayed as understanding how to live according to God's design—knowing right from wrong, timing our words well, and making decisions that reflect His character and love.
- What is the best Bible verse for wisdom?
- Proverbs 3:5-6 is often considered the gold standard: 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.' This passage is powerful because it acknowledges our limitations while pointing us to God's perfect guidance.
- How can Scripture help with wisdom?
- Reading the Bible regularly fills our minds with God's perspective on life's situations, giving us a framework for wise decision-making. The book of Proverbs offers bite-sized wisdom for daily challenges, while stories throughout Scripture show us examples of both wise and foolish choices and their consequences.
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