Bible verses about "wisdom" | JPS_ASV_Byz

¹⁵ The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

²³ It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness, and so is wisdom to a man of discernment.

²⁰ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

⁷ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and discipline.

²⁷ He that spareth his words hath knowledge; and he that husbandeth his spirit is a man of discernment. ²⁸ Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed as a man of understanding.

¹⁶ Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto the Lord.

¹⁵ Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise, ¹⁶ redeeming the time, because the days are evil. ¹⁷ Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

¹³ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that obtaineth understanding. ¹⁴ For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. ¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies; and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. ¹⁶ Length of days is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honour. ¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. ¹⁸ She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her, and happy is every one that holdest her fast.

¹⁷ But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, and without hypocrisy.

⁵ But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him.