What Does the Bible Say About Are You Wise?

Proverbs 1:7 ESV / 6 helpful votes

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

James 1:5 ESV / 5 helpful votes

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

Proverbs 3:13-18 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and 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 ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. ...

James 3:17 ESV / 4 helpful votes

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

Colossians 2:2-3 ESV / 4 helpful votes

That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

1 Corinthians 3:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.

Daniel 2:20-21 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;

Ecclesiastes 7:12 ESV / 4 helpful votes

For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.

Proverbs 13:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.

Proverbs 11:2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.

Proverbs 9:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

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

Proverbs 4:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

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

Proverbs 2:6 ESV / 4 helpful votes

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

Psalm 111:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Job 12:12 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days.

15 Bible Verses about Are You Wise

Proverbs 1:7 ESV / 6 helpful votes

James 1:5 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Proverbs 3:13-18 ESV / 5 helpful votes

James 3:17 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Colossians 2:2-3 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 3:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Daniel 2:20-21 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Ecclesiastes 7:12 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 13:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 11:2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 9:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 4:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 2:6 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Psalm 111:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Job 12:12 ESV / 4 helpful votes

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15 Bible Verses about Are You Wise

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Proverbs 1:7 ESV / 6 helpful votes

James 1:5 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Proverbs 3:13-18 ESV / 5 helpful votes

James 3:17 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Colossians 2:2-3 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 3:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Daniel 2:20-21 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Ecclesiastes 7:12 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 13:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 11:2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 9:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 4:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 2:6 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Psalm 111:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Job 12:12 ESV / 4 helpful votes