Bible verses about
wisdom
Wisdom in the Bible begins with the fear of the Lord and is freely given to those who ask. It is more precious than rubies, ordering a life rightly under God. These King James verses gather Scripture’s words on wisdom and understanding.
12 verses about wisdom (KJV)
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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.
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Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
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Proverbs 3:13
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
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Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
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Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
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Psalms 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
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Ecclesiastes 7:12
For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
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Colossians 2:3
In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
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Proverbs 16:16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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Job 28:28
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
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Proverbs 19:20
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Questions, answered plainly
What does the Bible say about wisdom?
The Bible teaches that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge" (Proverbs 1:7) and that God gives wisdom liberally to those who ask: "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God… and it shall be given him" (James 1:5).
How do I get wisdom according to the Bible?
Scripture says to ask God, who gives generously (James 1:5), and to seek wisdom as treasure — "happy is the man that findeth wisdom" (Proverbs 3:13) — for "the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge" (Proverbs 2:6).
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