Bible Verses About
Wisdom
On where real wisdom begins and how to ask for more of it.
“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.”
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”
“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.”
“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
“Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.”
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”
“It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.”
“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about wisdom?
Scripture speaks to wisdom in passages such as James 1:5, James 3:17, Proverbs 3:13. For example, James 1:5 says, “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.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about wisdom?
James 1:5 — “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.”
What is a short Bible verse about wisdom?
Ephesians 5:15 — “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,”