Bible Verses About Wisdom.
In Scripture, wisdom is not mainly about being smart. It is skill in living well before God. It starts with the fear of the Lord, a reverent trust that takes God seriously.
God gives wisdom generously to those who ask. These verses show where wisdom begins, how it shapes speech and choices, and how it is found most fully in Jesus Christ.
Where wisdom begins
Wisdom starts with reverence for God.
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Ask God for it
God gives wisdom to anyone who asks in faith.
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
Proverbs 3:5-7
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.
Wisdom in daily life
Wisdom shows up in how you speak, listen, and choose.
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
Ephesians 5:15-17
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Psalm 90:12
So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Christ, our wisdom
God's deepest wisdom is the cross.
1 Corinthians 1:24-25
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Colossians 2:2-3
that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
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