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.

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

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 with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. . . .

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

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.

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

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

It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.

Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.

So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.

Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.

I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,

Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life. Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.

Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength. Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors. Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.

He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!

A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.

For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.

Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotion to my father David, and You have made me king in his place. Now, O LORD God, let Your promise to my father David be fulfilled. For You have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth. Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or glory for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— . . .

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.

The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings. Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 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. . . .

Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.

To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, because You have given me wisdom and power. And now You have made known to me what we have requested, for You have made known to us the dream of the king.”

He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.

Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.

Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,

But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

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. But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.

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

The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.

A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.

In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.

This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.

This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.

and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.

To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.

Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive. When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother, he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live. Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them. . . .

Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. . . .

Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.

... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love, will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth . . .

But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?

He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.” Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?” You have turned things upside down, as if the potter were regarded as clay. Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, “He did not make me”? Can the pottery say of the potter, “He has no understanding”?