Scriptures about wisdom, its source, and how to obtain it.
23 Scriptures · Father’s Blessing Bible
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; [good understanding have all those who practice it, and reverence for God is the beginning of understanding;] fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding;
James 1:5
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is supreme: acquire wisdom, and with all your possessions acquire understanding.
Proverbs 2:6
For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 3:13–15
13 Blessed is the person who finds wisdom, and the person who gains understanding, 14 because her acquisition is better than the acquisition of silver, and her profit is greater than that of gold; 15 she is more precious than jewels; [nothing evil can compare with her; she is well known to all who draw near to her,] and nothing you desire can compare with her.
James 3:17
But the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
Psalm 111:10
The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord; good understanding belongs to all who keep His commandments. His praise endures forever.
Ecclesiastes 7:12
For under its shadow there is the same as under the shadow of silver; but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who possess it.
Colossians 2:2–3
2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being united in love, and attaining to all the riches of full understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, Christ; 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Proverbs 16:16
Acquiring wisdom is much better than gold, and acquiring understanding is preferable to choice silver.
Proverbs 19:20
Listen to advice and accept correction, so that you may become wise in the future.
Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. [The righteous, when he dies, leaves regret; but the destruction of the wicked is sudden and joyful.]
Proverbs 13:20
Whoever walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
Psalm 90:12
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Ephesians 5:15–16
15 Therefore, pay careful attention to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise, 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil.
Proverbs 8:11
because wisdom is better than pearls, and nothing you desire can compare with it.
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ears of the wise seek knowledge.
1 Kings 3:9–12
9 Give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and discern between good and evil; for who is able to govern this great people of Yours? 10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11 So God said to him: Because you have asked for this and have not asked for long life, wealth, or the lives of your enemies, but have asked for discernment to judge rightly, — 12 behold, I will do according to your word: behold, I give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been anyone like you before, nor will anyone like you arise after you;
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, may be considered wise; and one who closes his lips is considered discerning.
Proverbs 4:5–6
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. 6 Do not forsake her, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you.
