Bible Verses About Wisdom

The Bible teaches that true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord. From Proverbs to James, Scripture is filled with guidance for making wise decisions, discerning truth, and living with understanding. These Bible verses about wisdom will help you seek God's direction in every area of your life.

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“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”

1 Corinthians 13:4

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“Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you.”

Matthew 5:44

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“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

Matthew 22:39

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“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”

Colossians 3:14

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“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.”

Romans 12:10

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“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”

Romans 12:9

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“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

Proverbs 3:5

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“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

Romans 10:17

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“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”

Matthew 5:9

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“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”

Psalm 119:165

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“Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.”

Luke 6:37

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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”

Proverbs 9:10

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“If 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

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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

Psalm 119:105

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“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”

Proverbs 2:6

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

Proverbs 4:7

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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

Proverbs 1:7

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“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

Romans 12:2

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“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth.”

John 16:13

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“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Proverbs 22:6

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“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”

Ephesians 6:1

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“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”

Proverbs 31:10

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“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

Matthew 6:21

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“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith.”

1 Timothy 6:10

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“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over.”

Luke 6:38

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“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”

Colossians 3:23

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“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”

Mark 10:43

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“I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

John 14:6

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“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

John 1:1

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“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things.”

John 14:26

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Why Read Bible Verses About Wisdom?

James 1:5 promises that if anyone lacks wisdom, they should ask God who gives generously. Proverbs 4:7 declares wisdom is the principal thing. Reading these verses trains your mind to think biblically and make choices that honor God and bless others.

How to Apply These Bible Verses About Wisdom in Daily Life

Start each decision by asking God for wisdom through prayer. Read one Proverb each day. Before making major choices, consult Scripture and seek godly counsel from mature believers. Write wisdom verses on cards and review them when facing complex situations.

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