14 Bible Verses on Getting Smart in the ESV

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14 Bible Verses on Getting Smart in the ESV

Proverbs 1:7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 2:6For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
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.
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.
Colossians 1:9And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Proverbs 16:16How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Psalm 111:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Proverbs 19:20Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.
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.
2 Timothy 3:15and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 119:66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.