49 Wisdom Bible Verses

"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better."

"The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating."

"Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips."

"The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple."

"Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise."

"Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions."

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

"One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind."

"Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues."

"Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding."

"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief."

"How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!"

"Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool— how much worse lying lips to a ruler!"

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."

"The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper."

"Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions."

"Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin."

"Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil."

"I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths."

"The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple."

"Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom."

"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."

"Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off."

"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."

"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."

"The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin."

"With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape."

"Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!"

"All this also comes from the Lord Almighty, whose plan is wonderful, whose wisdom is magnificent."

"“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord."