Bible Verses About Wisdom

"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him."

Ask for wisdom and God gives it generously — without finding fault.

"The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction."

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom — where it starts, not where it ends.

"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding."

Lean not on your own understanding — the posture wisdom requires.

"Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding."

Get wisdom — whatever else you get, get wisdom.

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

Hidden in Christ are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

"When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom."

With humility comes wisdom — the connection between them.

"Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom."

Wisdom is found in those who take advice — pride vs. teachability.

"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy."

Wisdom from above — its characteristics, starting with purity.

"For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it."

Wisdom is a shelter — as money is, but better.

"For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it."

Wisdom more precious than rubies — the comparison made.

"Oh 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!"

The depth of the riches of the wisdom of God — beyond human mapping.

"The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!"

Fear of the Lord — the foundation of wisdom.

"Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end."

Listen to advice and accept discipline — wisdom gained.

"To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’”"

Behold, the fear of the Lord — that is wisdom.

"Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;"

Be careful how you live — not as unwise but as wise.