Bible Verses About Wisdom

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom," says Proverbs — a reverent trust that puts God at the center of every decision. The Bible's wisdom books are full of short, memorable sayings about speech, work, money, friendship, and anger.

If you are facing a choice, start with James 1:5: ask God, who gives wisdom to all liberally. The verses below are a good place to listen.

26 Bible verses about wisdom

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.

6. 6

   Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

7. 7

   Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

8. 8

   For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

9. 9

   To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

10. 10

    A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

11. 11

    Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

12. 12

    Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

13. 13

    So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

14. 14

    There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

15. 15

    Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

16. 16

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

17. 17

    The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

18. 18

    Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.

19. 19

    And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

20. 20

    Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

21. 21

    A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

22. 22

    The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

23. 23

    See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

24. 24

    A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

25. 25

    But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

26. 26

    All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Bible text: King James Version (KJV).