Top 25 Bible Verses About Seeking Knowledge (NIV)

¹⁴ The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

⁵ 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.

⁷ "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

⁶ For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

¹⁰ "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out. ¹⁶ A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great. ¹⁷ The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him. ¹⁸ Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart. ¹⁹ An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel. ²⁰ From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. ²¹ The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. ²² He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. ²³ A poor man pleads for mercy, but a rich man answers harshly. ²⁴ A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

⁷ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

⁶ my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. "Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children.

² It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.

¹⁷ I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.

¹⁵ The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.

⁵ A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength;

⁵ let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-

²² Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

⁶ And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

¹⁰ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

¹⁷ But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

²⁷ A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.

³ "Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed.

¹ Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

¹⁸ But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

² My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, ³ in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

³³ Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!

³³ But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

¹¹ Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.