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Bible Verses About Wisdom

God gives wisdom generously to everyone who asks. These Bible verses about wisdom — many from Proverbs — teach how to live skillfully, starting with the fear of the Lord.

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“Now 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.”

Proverbs 9:10

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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

Proverbs 3:13-15

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“Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.”

Proverbs 4:6-7

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“Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.”

Ecclesiastes 7:12

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“For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.”

Proverbs 2:6

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“For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

James 3:17

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“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.”

Psalms 111:10

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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!”

Proverbs 16:16

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“How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.”

Colossians 2:2-3

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“that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”

1 Corinthians 1:25

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“For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.”

Proverbs 19:20

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“Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Wisdom?

God gives wisdom generously to everyone who asks. These Bible verses about wisdom — many from Proverbs — teach how to live skillfully, starting with the fear of the Lord.

What is a good Bible verse about Wisdom?

James 1:5: “Now 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.”

Where should I start reading about Wisdom in the Bible?

Start with Proverbs 9:10, one of the 12 verses gathered here on this topic.

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