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What the Bible says about wisdom
The 10 verses readers most often turn to for this topic, quoted in full from the Berean Standard Bible.
Jas 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.Prov 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.Jas 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.Eph 5:15
Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,Prov 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.Matt 10:16
Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.Jas 3:13–14
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.Ps 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!Eccl 7:12
For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.Prov 19:20
Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.These are the verses readers most often turn to for this topic — not a teaching on it. Read each in its chapter.
Sources
The verses of each topic and their order: OpenBible.info topical data, by readers’ votes: OpenBible.info · CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible · Public domain