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Bible Verses About Wisdom
Bible verses on wisdom — knowing God, knowing yourself, choosing well.
39 verses · curated by hand
Ecclesiastes 3:1
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:"
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In chapterProverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
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In chapter1 Samuel 16:7
"But Yahweh said to Samuel, “Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for I don’t see as man sees. For man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”"
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In chapterMicah 6:8
"He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?"
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In chapterRomans 12:2
"Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God."
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In chapterJames 1:5
"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him."
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In chapterPsalms 1:1
"Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;"
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In chapterProverbs 1:7
"The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction."
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In chapterProverbs 4:23
"Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life."
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In chapterProverbs 15:1
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
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In chapterProverbs 16:3
"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."
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In chapterPhilippians 4:8
"Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things."
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In chapter2 Timothy 3:16
"Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,"
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In chapterHebrews 4:12
"For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart."
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In chapterJames 1:19
"So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;"
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In chapterJoshua 1:8
"This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it; for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success."
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In chapterPsalms 1:2
"but his delight is in Yahweh’s law. On his law he meditates day and night."
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In chapterPsalms 32:8
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you."
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In chapterPsalms 119:11
"I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."
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In chapterProverbs 2:6
"For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding."
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In chapterProverbs 9:10
"The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
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In chapterProverbs 31:30
"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised."
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In chapterIsaiah 55:8
"“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways,” says Yahweh."
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In chapterJames 1:22
"But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves."
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In chapterPsalms 90:12
"So teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
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In chapterProverbs 3:9
"Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:"
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In chapterProverbs 13:20
"One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm."
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In chapterProverbs 14:12
"There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death."
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In chapterProverbs 18:21
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit."
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In chapterEcclesiastes 12:13
"This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man."
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In chapterIsaiah 30:21
"and when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way. Walk in it.”"
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In chapterIsaiah 55:11
"so is my word that goes out of my mouth: it will not return to me void, but it will accomplish that which I please, and it will prosper in the thing I sent it to do."
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In chapterDaniel 2:22
"he reveals the deep and secret things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him."
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In chapterDaniel 12:3
"Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; and those who turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever."
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In chapterProverbs 11:14
"Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory."
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In chapterFrom the wider Bible
More verses about wisdom in Scripture
226 passages mentioning “wisdom” across WEB & KJV — beyond the curated set above.
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1 Kings 10:6
“She said to the king, “It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts, and of your wisdom.”
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1 Kings 10:7
“However I didn’t believe the words until I came and my eyes had seen it. Behold, not even half was told me! Your wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame which I heard.”
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1 Kings 10:8
“Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you, who hear your wisdom.”
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1 Kings 10:23
“So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.”
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1 Kings 10:24
“All the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.”
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1 Kings 11:41
“Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, aren’t they written in the book of the acts of Solomon?”
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1 Chronicles 22:12
“May Yahweh give you discretion and understanding, and put you in charge of Israel; that so you may keep the law of Yahweh your God.”
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2 Chronicles 1:10
“Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this great people of yours?””
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2 Chronicles 1:11
“God said to Solomon, “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, nor yet have you asked for long life; but have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king,”
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2 Chronicles 1:12
“therefore wisdom and knowledge is granted to you. I will give you riches, wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had who have been before you had, and none after you will have.””
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2 Chronicles 9:3
“When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,”
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2 Chronicles 9:5
“She said to the king, “It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts and of your wisdom.”
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2 Chronicles 9:6
“However I didn’t believe their words until I came, and my eyes had seen it; and behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me. You exceed the fame that I heard!”
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2 Chronicles 9:7
“Happy are your men, and happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you, and hear your wisdom.”
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2 Chronicles 9:22
“So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.”
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2 Chronicles 9:23
“All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.”
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Ezra 7:25
“You, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges, who may judge all the people who are beyond the River, who all know the laws of your God; and teach him who doesn’t know them.”
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Esther 13:3
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Job 4:21
“Isn’t their tent cord plucked up within them? They die, and that without wisdom.’”
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Job 6:13
“Isn’t it that I have no help in me, That wisdom is driven quite from me?”
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