Top 25 Bible Verses About Wisdom (KJV)

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.

17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

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.

27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. 28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

1 Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.

2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

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.