Bible verses about Wisdom
Verses about the value of wisdom and where true wisdom comes from.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:7For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
Proverbs 3:13Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
James 3:17The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
Psalms 111:10Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
Proverbs 4:7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 15:33For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
Ecclesiastes 7:12He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Proverbs 13:20So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.
Psalms 90:12It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
1 Corinthians 1:30For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
1 Corinthians 3:19Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
Proverbs 19:20By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;
Proverbs 24:3He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
Proverbs 28:26Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.
Ecclesiastes 8:1in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Colossians 2:3