24 Bible Verses on Wisdom in the ESV & NET Grouped

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24 Bible Verses on Wisdom in the ESV & NET Grouped

The Value of Wisdom

Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,
Proverbs 4:7The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.
Ecclesiastes 7:12For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, but the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.

The Source of Wisdom

James 1:5If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
Proverbs 2:6For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
Colossians 2:3In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

The Practice of Wisdom

Proverbs 1:7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Ecclesiastes 2:26For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God.
Proverbs 9:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

The Outcome of Wisdom

Proverbs 16:16How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Ecclesiastes 8:1Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.
James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.

The Value of Wisdom

Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Ecclesiastes 7:12For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

The Source of Wisdom

James 1:5If 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.
Proverbs 2:6For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Colossians 2:3In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

The Practice of Wisdom

Proverbs 1:7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Ecclesiastes 2:26To the man that pleaseth him God giveth wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that pleaseth God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Proverbs 9:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

The Outcome of Wisdom

Proverbs 16:16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Ecclesiastes 8:1Who 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.
James 3:17But 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.