What Does The Bible Say About?

Wise Man

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Proverbs 29:11

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

Proverbs 1:7

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

Proverbs 1:5

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let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

Proverbs 21:20

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

1 Timothy 5:8

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If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Proverbs 12:15

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

Psalm 36:9

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For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light.

Proverbs 1:1-33

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These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel, for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight, and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity. To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young, let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel . . .

Matthew 2:1

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After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,

James 1:5

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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.

Proverbs 29:7

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The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

1 John 4:1

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Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Romans 14:1-23

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Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions. For one person has faith to eat all things, while another, who is weak, eats only vegetables. The one who eats everything must not belittle the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted him. Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. . . .

James 3:17

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

Matthew 7:24-25

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Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.

Matthew 2:1-12

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After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: . . .

Matthew 2:11

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On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Matthew 2:12

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And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they withdrew to their country by another route.

Genesis 2:7

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Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.

1 Corinthians 1:25

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

James 1:20

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for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

Matthew 7:24

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

Luke 1:37

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For no word from God will ever fail.”

1 John 3:17

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If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Proverbs 19:20

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

Matthew 5:5

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Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 2:2

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asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”

Romans 12:21

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Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:2

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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.

Matthew 6:33

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But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Proverbs 13:10

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

1 Corinthians 1:30

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

Proverbs 2:6

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

Numbers 24:17

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I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.

Proverbs 14:16

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

Revelation 1:1-20

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This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John, who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near. John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven Spirits before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, . . .

2 Timothy 3:16

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All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Philippians 4:6

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Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Proverbs 22:6

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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.

2 Timothy 2:15

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Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

Ephesians 5:15-16

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

Job 12:12

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

Matthew 2:1-23

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After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: . . .

Proverbs 11:2

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

Proverbs 16:9

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A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

Proverbs 4:6-7

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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.

Hebrews 11:1

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Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

Colossians 2:2-3

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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.

Proverbs 11:14

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For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

Proverbs 15:22

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

Proverbs 28:26

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

Colossians 4:5-6

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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.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

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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.

Isaiah 9:6

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For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

James 3:13

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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.

John 3:16

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For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 8:12

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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.”

Micah 5:2

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But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

Proverbs 13:1

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

Proverbs 16:16

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

Proverbs 19:8

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

Jeremiah 29:11

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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

Matthew 2:10

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When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

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Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Matthew 2:1-2

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After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”

Proverbs 10:8

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

1 Corinthians 3:18

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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.

Daniel 9:24-27

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Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place. Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem, until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress. Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him.”

Daniel 2:14

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When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, had gone out to execute the wise men of Babylon, Daniel replied with discretion and tact.

Isaiah 19:12

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Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt.

Proverbs 14:29

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

Proverbs 14:6

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A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

Exodus 7:11

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But Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers and magicians of Egypt, and they also did the same things by their magic arts.

John 3:16-17

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For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

Matthew 6:24

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No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

Proverbs 14:1

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Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

2 Timothy 1:7

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

Galatians 6:7

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Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.

John 10:10

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The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.

Micah 6:8

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He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Proverbs 13:11

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Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.

Daniel 2:23

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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.”

Genesis 41:8

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In the morning his spirit was troubled, so he summoned all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him.

James 2:26

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As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.

Philippians 4:13

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I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Proverbs 15:12

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

Proverbs 22:7

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The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.

Daniel 2:48

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Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.

John 16:33

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I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

Psalm 90:12

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

Revelation 3:20

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Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.

Romans 8:28

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And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

John 11:25

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Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.

Matthew 2:4

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And when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born.

Revelation 12:4

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His tail swept a third of the stars from the sky, tossing them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, ready to devour her child as soon as she gave birth.

Isaiah 28:29

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

Isaiah 40:28

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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.

John 14:6

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Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

John 8:32

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

Proverbs 18:22

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He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.

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