What Does the Bible Say About Wisdom? 47+ Enlightening Verses

"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

"For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."

"Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them."

"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight."

"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding."

"But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere."

"Wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her."

"For wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her."

"The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps."

"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed."

"The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice."

"Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise."

"Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety."

"The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness."

"A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel."

"How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!"

"Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known."

"The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin."

"Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning."

"A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control."

"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps."

"To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue."

"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."

"The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom, and humility comes before honor."

"Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm."

"Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice."

"The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens."

"Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding."

"She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her."

"Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor."

"Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace."

"She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed."

"By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just."

"I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me."

"With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity."

"My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver."

"I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice."

"The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old."

"Then I was constantly at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence."

"Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways."

"Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it."

"Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway."

"For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord."

"But whoever fails to find me harms themselves; all who hate me love death."

"Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long."

"Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies."