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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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Proverbs 4:7
“Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.”
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Proverbs 4:11
“I have taught you in the way of wisdom. I have led you in straight paths.”
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Proverbs 5:1
“My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding:”
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Proverbs 7:4
“Tell wisdom, “You are my sister.” Call understanding your relative,”
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Proverbs 8:1
“Doesn’t wisdom cry out? Doesn’t understanding raise her voice?”
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Proverbs 8:5
“You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.”
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Proverbs 8:11
“For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.”
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Proverbs 8:12
““I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.”
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Proverbs 8:14
“Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.”
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Proverbs 9:1
“Wisdom has built her house. She has carved out her seven pillars.”
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Proverbs 10:13
“Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.”
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Proverbs 10:21
“The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.”
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Proverbs 10:23
“It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.”
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Proverbs 10:31
“The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.”
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Proverbs 11:2
“When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.”
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Proverbs 11:12
“One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.”
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Proverbs 12:8
“A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.”
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Proverbs 13:10
“Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.”
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Proverbs 14:6
“A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.”
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Proverbs 14:8
“The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.”
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