The Bible tells us that God is the source of all wisdom. Do you want to be truly wise? Do you want to make wise decisions that bring blessing to your life? Come closer to God, source of wisdom! Wisdom or prudence (a term that the Bible sometimes uses as a synonym) will help you behave correctly, honoring God at all times. Seek today the wisdom that comes from God!
Because the Lord gives wisdom; knowledge and science spring from his lips.
(Proverbs 2:6)
The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord; Good judgment is shown by those who fulfill its precepts. Your praise of him remains forever!
(Psalm 111:10)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.
(Proverbs 1:7)
Blessed is he who finds wisdom, he who acquires understanding. Because she is more profitable than silver and she yields more profit than gold. She is more valuable than precious stones: not even the most desirable can compare to her!
(Proverbs 3:13-15)
She is a tree of life for those who embrace her; blessed are those who retain it! With wisdom the Lord established the earth, with understanding he established the heavens.
(Proverbs 3:18-19)
The wise are worthy of honor, but fools deserve only dishonor.
(Proverbs 3:35)
Get wisdom, get intelligence; do not forget my words or turn away from them.
(Proverbs 4:5)
Never abandon wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will take care of you.
(Proverbs 4:6)
Teach us to count our days well, so that our hearts acquire wisdom.
(Psalm 90:12)
With pride comes reproach; with humility, wisdom.
(Proverbs 11:2)
The fear of the Lord imparts wisdom; humility precedes honor.
(Proverbs 15:33)
It is better to acquire wisdom than gold; It is better to acquire intelligence than silver.
(Proverbs 16:16)
The words of the wise are pleasant, but the lips of the fool are his downfall.
(Ecclesiastes 10:12)
Pride only breeds strife, but wisdom is with those who listen to advice.
(Proverbs 13:10)
He who walks with wise men becomes wise; whoever associates with fools will come out badly.
(Proverbs 13:20)
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; the heart of fools does not even think about it.
(Proverbs 15:7)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and not in your own intelligence. Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths smooth. Do not be wise in your own opinion; rather, fear the Lord and flee from evil. This will infuse health into your body and strengthen your being.
(Proverbs 3:5-8)
I ask that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
(Ephesians 1:17)
Wisdom will deliver you from the path of the wicked, from those who utter perverse words.
(Proverbs 2:12)
If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God, and he will give it to you, for God gives generously to all without belittling anyone.
(James 1:5)
The law of the Lord is perfect: it infuses new breath. The command of the Lord is trustworthy: give wisdom to the simple.
(Psalm 19:7)
On the other hand, the wisdom that descends from heaven is first of all pure, and also peaceful, kind, docile, full of compassion and good fruits, impartial and sincere. Finally, the fruit of justice is sown in peace for those who make peace.
(James 3:17-18)
So be careful how you live. Do not live as fools, but as wise, making the most of every opportune moment, because the days are evil.
(Ephesians 5:15-16)
You can put yourself in the shadow of wisdom or in the shadow of money, but wisdom has the advantage of giving life to those who possess it.
(Ecclesiastes 7:12)
The child grew and grew stronger; he progressed in wisdom, and the grace of God was with him.
(Luke 2:40)
Jesus continued to grow in wisdom and stature, and more and more he enjoyed the favor of God and all people.
(Luke 2:52)
Never ask why all past time was better. It is not wise to ask such questions.
(Ecclesiastes 7:10)
My son, if you make my words yours and treasure my commandments; if you incline your ear to wisdom and give yourself from the heart to intelligence; if you call intelligence and ask for discernment; if you seek it like silver, like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
(Proverbs 2:1-5)
Behave wisely with those who do not believe in Christ, making the most of every opportune moment. May your conversation always be pleasant and in good taste. That way you will know how to respond to each one.
(Colossians 4:5-6)
Let no one be deceived. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, become ignorant in order to become wise.
(1 Corinthians 3:18)
Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
(Matthew 7:24)
O Lord, how numerous are your works! You did all of them with wisdom! Overflow the earth with all your creatures!
(Psalm 104:24)
The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord; to know the Saint is to have discernment.
(Proverbs 9:10)
The wise son is the joy of his father; the foolish son is the grief of his mother.
(Proverbs 10:1)
The wise-hearted obey orders, but the grumpy fool is headed for disaster.
(Proverbs 10:8)
On the lips of the prudent there is wisdom; on the back of the lacking in judgment, only clubbing. He who is wise treasures knowledge, but the mouth of the fool is imminent danger.
(Proverbs 10:13-14)
God disdains the nobles and makes them wander through deserts without paths. But he puts the needy out of their misery, and makes their families grow like herds. The righteous will see it and rejoice, but all the wicked will be silenced. Let him who is wise consider these things and understand well the great love of the Lord.
(Psalm 107:40-43)
Look, I have taught you the precepts and regulations that the Lord my God commanded me, so that you can put them into practice in the land that you are now going to take possession of. Obey them and put them into practice; thus they will demonstrate their wisdom and intelligence before the nations. They will hear all these precepts, and they will say: “Truly, this is a wise and intelligent people; this is a great nation!”
(Deuteronomy 4:5-6)
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had made that request, so he said to him: As you have asked this, and not long life or riches for yourself, nor have you asked the death of your enemies, but discernment to administer justice, I will grant you what what you asked for I will give you a wise and prudent heart, such as no one before you has had or will have after.
(1 Kings 3:10-12)
Read more about the wisdom that comes from God.
Among the elders is wisdom; in the many years, the understanding.
(Job 12:12)
With God are wisdom and power; His are counsel and understanding.
(Job 12:13)
But where is the wisdom? Where does intelligence live? Nobody knows what she is worth, because she is not in this world.
(Job 28:12-13)
Why mention coral and jasper! Wisdom is worth more than rubies!
(Job 28:18)
And he said to mortals: “Fear the Lord: that is wisdom! Turn away from evil: that is discernment!”
(Job 28:28)
This too comes from the Lord Almighty, admirable for his counsel and magnificent for his wisdom.
(Isaiah 28:29)
To you, God of my fathers, I praise and thank you. You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we ask of you, you have made known to me the king’s dream!
(Daniel 2:23)
How deep are the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unfathomable his judgments and impenetrable his ways!
(Romans 11:33)
Is not wisdom calling? Is not intelligence raising its voice? He takes his place on the heights, by the wayside and at the crossroads. By the gates leading to the city, at the very entrance, she cries out at the top of her voice: “To you men, I am calling; I address my voice to all mankind.”
(Proverbs 8:1-4)
My mouth will express the truth, because my lips hate lies. The words of my mouth are all just; there is no wickedness or duplicity in them. They are clear to the learned, and blameless to the wise.
(Proverbs 8:7-9)
Opt for my instruction, not for silver; for knowledge, not for refined gold. Wisdom is worth more than precious stones, and not even the most desirable can compare to it.
(Proverbs 8:10-11)
And now, my children, listen to me: blessed are those who walk in my ways. Heed my instruction, and be wise; don’t neglect it.
(Proverbs 8:32-33)
Do not rebuke the insolent, lest he end up hating you; rebuke the wise, and he will love you. Instruct the wise, and he will become wiser; teach the righteous, and his learning will increase.
(Proverbs 9:8-9)
Learn about the benefits of prudence and discretion.
The charlatan strikes with his tongue as with a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings relief.
(Proverbs 12:18)
The understanding heart goes after knowledge; the mouth of fools feeds on nonsense.
(Proverbs 15:14)
The wise son makes his father happy; the foolish son despises his mother.
(Proverbs 15:20)
He who understands restrains his words; he who is prudent controls his impulses. Even a fool passes for a sage if he keeps silent; he is considered wise if he keeps his mouth shut.
(Proverbs 17:27-28)
The words of man are deep waters, a stream of living waters, a fountain of wisdom.
(Proverbs 18:4)
The prudent heart acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek to find it.
(Proverbs 18:15)
My son, if you stop paying attention to correction, you will turn away from the words of knowledge.
(Proverbs 19:27)
Listen to advice and accept correction, and you will become wise.
(Proverbs 19:20)
Wine leads to insolence, and intoxicating drink to scandal; no one under its effects behaves wisely!
(Proverbs 20:1)
My son, if your heart is wise, my heart will also rejoice; In the depths of my being I will be happy when your lips speak with righteousness.
(Proverbs 23:15-16)
Acquire truth and wisdom, discipline and discernment, and don’t sell them!
(Proverbs 23:23)
The father of the just experiences great joy; he who has a wise son rejoices in him.
(Proverbs 23:24)
With wisdom the house is built; with intelligence the foundations are laid. With good judgment their rooms are filled with beautiful and extraordinary treasures.
(Proverbs 24:3-4)
Eat the honey, my son, it is delicious; sweet to the palate is honey from the comb. So sweet be wisdom to your soul; if you find her, you will have a good future; you will have a hope that will not be destroyed.
(Proverbs 24:13-14)
Have you noticed who thinks he is very wise? More can be expected from a fool than from such people.
(Proverbs 26:12)
A fool is he who trusts in himself; he who acts wisely saves himself.
(Proverbs 28:26)
The fool gives free rein to his anger, but the wise man knows how to control it.
(Proverbs 29:11)
Wisdom comes first. Gain wisdom! Above all things, gain discernment. Esteem wisdom, and she will exalt you…