Bible verses about wisdom · 9 passages
Wisdom in Scripture is rooted in the fear of the Lord, teachability, discernment, and receiving instruction from God. These passages gather common references about wisdom.
Ephesians 5:15-17
Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 10:23
The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
Proverbs 19:20
Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 3:13-18
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares…