Bible Verses About wisdom

Scripture answer

Wisdom in the Bible is more than knowledge — it is the skill of living well in the fear of the Lord.

Start with Proverbs 9:10, James 1:5, Proverbs 3:5-6; read each passage in its chapter.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.

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

In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

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

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.