Bible Verses About Wisdom

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.”

“Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.”

“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.”

“The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.”

“Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”

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

“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.”

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

“When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.”

“For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.”

“A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.”

“Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.”

“So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.”

“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.”

“It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.”

“Who 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.”

“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.”

“He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.”

“A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.”

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

“O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!”

“The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.”

“A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.”

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.”

“By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength. Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors. Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.”

“Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.”

“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.”

“Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life. Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.”

“To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, because You have given me wisdom and power. And now You have made known to me what we have requested, for You have made known to us the dream of the king.”

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

“To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.”

“And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

“Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.”

“A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.”

“The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.”

“A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.”

“This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.”

“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.”

“He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.”

“That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotion to my father David, and You have made me king in his place. Now, O LORD God, let Your promise to my father David be fulfilled. For You have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth. Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies — and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king — therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”

“He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.”

“Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.”

“Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.”

“Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.”

“For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God — not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.”

“The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.”

“A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.”

“A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.”

“The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.”

“But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth — for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.”