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Top 14 most popular verses about wisdom from proverbs
"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."
— James 3:17
"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding."
— Proverbs 4:7
"For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength."
— 1 Corinthians 1:25
"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."
— James 1:5
"For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight. As it is written: "He catches the wise in their craftiness""
— 1 Corinthians 3:19
"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."
— Proverbs 11:2
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
— Proverbs 1:7
"Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold."
— Proverbs 3:13-14
"Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them."
— Proverbs 26:12
"How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!"
— Proverbs 16:16
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
— Proverbs 9:10
"Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly."
— Proverbs 14:29
"indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God."
— Proverbs 2:3-5
"for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her."
— Proverbs 8:11
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Begin My TransformationVerses extolling wisdom's worth and importance
"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding."
— Proverbs 4:7
Context: Wisdom is so valuable it's worth everything to obtain it.
"Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold."
— Proverbs 3:13-14
Context: Wisdom is more valuable than silver or gold.
"How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!"
— Proverbs 16:16
Context: Wisdom and insight are better than precious metals.
"for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her."
— Proverbs 8:11
Context: Nothing compares to the value of wisdom.
"She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed."
— Proverbs 3:15-18
Context: Wisdom brings long life, riches, honor, peace, and blessing.
"Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off."
— Proverbs 24:14
Context: Wisdom is sweet like honey and brings future hope.
"Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it."
— Ecclesiastes 7:12
Context: Wisdom protects and preserves like a shelter.
"For those who find me find life and receive favor from the LORD."
— Proverbs 8:35
Context: Finding wisdom brings life and God's favor.
"For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."
— Proverbs 2:6
Context: The Lord is the source of all wisdom.
"For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life."
— Proverbs 9:11
Context: Wisdom extends life and adds years.
"Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips."
— Ecclesiastes 10:12
Context: Wise words are gracious and beneficial.
"The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength."
— Proverbs 24:5
Context: Wisdom brings power and strength.
"When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom from God to administer justice."
— 1 Kings 3:28
Context: Solomon's wisdom from God enabled just leadership.
"With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver."
— Proverbs 8:18-19
Context: Wisdom brings enduring wealth better than gold.
"And he said to the human race, "The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.""
— Job 28:28
Context: True wisdom is fearing God and avoiding evil.
"The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning."
— Proverbs 14:6
Context: The discerning easily gain wisdom.
"The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper."
— Proverbs 19:8
Context: Wisdom lovers find life and prosperity.
"Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good."
— Ecclesiastes 9:18
Context: Wisdom is more powerful than weapons.
Scripture teaching us how to gain wisdom
"Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor."
— Proverbs 15:33
Context: Fearing God and humility are part of wisdom's instruction.
"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."
— James 1:5
Context: Ask God for wisdom - He gives generously without criticism.
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
— Proverbs 1:7
Context: Fearing the Lord is where wisdom begins - the foundation.
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
— Proverbs 9:10
Context: Wisdom starts with fearing God and knowing Him.
"indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God."
— Proverbs 2:3-5
Context: Seek wisdom like treasure and you'll find knowledge of God.
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise."
— Psalm 111:10
Context: Following God's commands leads to understanding.
"For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives."
— Colossians 1:9
Context: The Spirit gives wisdom and understanding of God's will.
"Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them."
— Proverbs 4:5
Context: Active pursuit - get wisdom and understanding.
"The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out."
— Proverbs 18:15
Context: Wise people actively seek out knowledge.
"So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?"
— 1 Kings 3:9
Context: Solomon asked God for wisdom to lead well.
"Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge."
— Proverbs 23:12
Context: Apply yourself to learning and listening to wisdom.
"I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me."
— Proverbs 8:17
Context: Wisdom rewards those who diligently seek her.
"Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm."
— Proverbs 13:20
Context: Seek wise companions to become wise yourself.
"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
— Psalm 90:12
Context: Prayer for wisdom to live wisely in light of mortality.
"Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise."
— Proverbs 19:20
Context: Accepting advice and discipline leads to wisdom.
"The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice."
— Proverbs 12:15
Context: Wise people listen to counsel rather than relying only on themselves.
"He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning."
— Daniel 2:21
Context: God gives wisdom to those who are already seeking it.
"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."
— Ephesians 1:17
Context: Paul's prayer for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation.
What godly wisdom looks like in practice
"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."
— James 3:17
Context: Heavenly wisdom has seven characteristics - pure, peaceful, considerate, submissive, merciful, fruitful, impartial, sincere.
"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."
— Proverbs 11:2
Context: Wisdom is accompanied by humility, not pride.
"Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly."
— Proverbs 14:29
Context: Patience shows wisdom; quick temper shows foolishness.
"The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered."
— Proverbs 17:27
Context: Wise people are restrained in speech and even-tempered.
"Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues."
— Proverbs 10:19
Context: Wisdom involves knowing when to be quiet.
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
— Proverbs 15:1
Context: Wisdom speaks gently to defuse conflict.
"The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction."
— Proverbs 16:23
Context: Wise hearts produce prudent, instructive speech.
"Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end."
— Proverbs 29:11
Context: Wisdom brings calm; foolishness vents rage.
"The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down."
— Proverbs 21:20
Context: Wisdom involves saving and planning ahead.
"The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception."
— Proverbs 14:8
Context: Wisdom thinks carefully about actions and consequences.
"The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps."
— Proverbs 14:15
Context: Wisdom is discerning, not gullible.
"Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult."
— Proverbs 12:16
Context: Wisdom overlooks offenses rather than reacting immediately.
"A person's wisdom yields patience; it is to one's glory to overlook an offense."
— Proverbs 19:11
Context: Wisdom produces patience and the ability to forgive.
"Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure."
— Ecclesiastes 8:5
Context: Wisdom knows the right time and way to act.
"The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty."
— Proverbs 27:12
Context: Wisdom foresees danger and takes action.
"The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction."
— Proverbs 16:21
Context: Wisdom is discerning and speaks graciously.
"My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble."
— Proverbs 3:21-23
Context: Wisdom provides safety and prevents stumbling.
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."
— Matthew 7:24
Context: True wisdom puts Jesus' teaching into practice.
Contrasts between wise and foolish living
"Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions."
— Proverbs 18:2
Context: Fools talk without listening or understanding.
"For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength."
— 1 Corinthians 1:25
Context: God's "foolishness" is wiser than human wisdom.
"For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight. As it is written: "He catches the wise in their craftiness""
— 1 Corinthians 3:19
Context: Worldly wisdom is foolishness to God.
"Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them."
— Proverbs 26:12
Context: Self-proclaimed wisdom is worse than foolishness.
"Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe."
— Proverbs 28:26
Context: Self-trust is foolish; walking in wisdom brings safety.
"The wise fear the LORD and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure."
— Proverbs 14:16
Context: Wisdom fears God and avoids evil; foolishness is reckless.
"The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin."
— Proverbs 10:8
Context: Wise accept instruction; fools talk excessively.
"Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known."
— Proverbs 14:33
Context: Wisdom rests in discerning hearts.
"Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course."
— Proverbs 15:21
Context: Fools delight in folly; wise stay on course.
"A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth."
— Proverbs 17:24
Context: Wise stay focused; fools are distracted.
"Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words."
— Proverbs 23:9
Context: Fools reject wisdom when it's offered.
"Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes."
— Proverbs 26:4-5
Context: Wisdom knows when and how to respond to foolishness.
"It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools."
— Ecclesiastes 7:5
Context: Wise rebuke is better than foolish flattery.
"A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom."
— Proverbs 10:23
Context: Fools enjoy wickedness; wise delight in wisdom.
"All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly."
— Proverbs 13:16
Context: Wise act on knowledge; fools display their ignorance.
"The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright."
— Proverbs 15:7
Context: Wise spread knowledge; fools have corrupt hearts.
"If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace."
— Proverbs 29:9
Context: Fools are unreasonable and can't be reasoned with.
"But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong."
— 1 Corinthians 1:27
Context: God uses what the world calls foolish to shame human wisdom.
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