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I don’t know about you, but I have learned that I need wisdom in every aspect of my life!
Relationships, financial decisions, business endeavors, and more than anything, we all desire to be in God’s will!
Life has taught me that life’s road has many paths but that God’s path is always better and takes me to His best.
The Bible is full of great inspiration and direction as I seek wisdom. I have pulled 25 of my favorite verses that teach on wisdom.
I hope you will be inspired and encouraged by these Bible verses from God’s word.
25 Bible Verses About Wisdom
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.
James 1:5
When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom from God to administer justice.
1 Kings 3:28
God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore.
1 Kings 4:29
Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?
2 Chronicles 1:10
Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12
Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse….
Proverbs 2:12
My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion….
Proverbs 3:21
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.
Proverbs 4:5
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.
Proverbs 4:6
I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.
Proverbs 4:11
For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
Proverbs 9:11
If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
Proverbs 9:12
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
Proverbs 14:8
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
Proverbs 16:16
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
Proverbs 24:3
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.
Proverbs 24:14
Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe. Proverbs 28:26
Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.
Ecclesiastes 7:12
Wisdom makes one wise person more powerful than ten rulers in a city.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
Luke 21:15
It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.
1 Corinthians 1:30
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.
Ephesians 1:17
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.
James 3:13
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.
James 3:17
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