15 Scriptures For Wisdom
1. Proverbs 4:7 (NIV): "The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding."
This verse underscores the foundational role of wisdom in life and encourages us to pursue it at all costs.
2. Proverbs 2:6 (NIV): "For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."
Wisdom is a gift from the Lord, and it is often acquired through seeking knowledge and understanding from God.
3. Proverbs 3:13-18 (NIV): "Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; 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 pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace."
These verses explain the value and benefits of wisdom, comparing it to great wealth and offering the promise of a blessed life.
4. James 1:5 (NIV): "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."
This verse encourages believers to seek God for wisdom, knowing that He is willing to grant it generously.
5. Proverbs 16:16 (NIV): "How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!"
This verse highlights the superior worth of wisdom over material riches.
6. Ecclesiastes 7:12 (NIV): "Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it."
Wisdom is likened to a shelter and is seen as a preserver of those who possess it.
7. Colossians 2:2-3 (NIV): "My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
True wisdom is often found in the knowledge and understanding of God and His purposes.
8. Proverbs 9:10 (NIV): "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
This verse teaches that the foundation of wisdom is a reverent relationship with God.
9. Job 28:28 (NIV): "And he said to the human race, 'The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.'"
This verse highlights the connection between wisdom and the fear of the Lord, which leads to understanding and discernment.
10. Proverbs 13:20 (NIV): "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm."
The company we keep can influence our wisdom and choices, as this verse explains.
11. Proverbs 15:33 (NIV): "The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom, and humility comes before honor."
This verse connects humility with wisdom and recognizes the role of the fear of the Lord in teaching it.
12. Proverbs 18:15 (NIV): "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out."
Wisdom is associated with a discerning heart and a hunger for knowledge.
13. James 3:17 (NIV): "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere."
This verse describes the characteristics of heavenly wisdom, which is marked by purity, peace, and a heart for mercy and goodness.
14. Ecclesiastes 2:26 (NIV): "To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind."
This verse highlights that wisdom, knowledge, and happiness are gifts from God and can be received by those who please Him.
15. Proverbs 8:11 (NIV): "For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her."
This verse underscores the surpassing value of wisdom over material possessions.
