Bible Verses About Wisdom

Scriptures about wisdom, seeking understanding, and godly discernment.

King James Version
7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7
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.
James 1:5
5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7
16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Colossians 3:16
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10
12For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
Ecclesiastes 7:12
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Psalms 111:10
6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Proverbs 16:16
21And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
Daniel 2:21

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about wisdom?

Proverbs 1:7 says 'The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.' James 1:5 promises that God gives wisdom generously to those who ask. True wisdom begins with reverence for God.

How can I gain wisdom according to the Bible?

Ask God (James 1:5), fear the Lord (Proverbs 9:10), study Scripture (2 Timothy 3:15-16), and seek counsel from the wise (Proverbs 13:20). Wisdom is more valuable than gold (Proverbs 16:16).

What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?

Knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information, while wisdom is the ability to apply truth rightly in life situations. James 3:17 says godly wisdom is 'pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits.' Knowledge puffs up (1 Corinthians 8:1) but wisdom builds up others and honors God.