Bible Verses About Wisdom (KJV)

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Wisdom is an ancient concept that has been celebrated since ancient times. It means having knowledge, understanding, and judgment. Wisdom can also refer to being wise in life experience or accumulated knowledge. In religious traditions, wisdom is often seen as a divine attribute, something that comes from the gods or goddesses.

In modern times, wisdom is still considered one of the most important qualities someone can possess. It involves not just understanding of facts or information but also having insight and discernment when it comes to making decisions or solving problems. People who are wise act with grace and kindness; they have humility and patience even when faced with challenges or adversity. They think deeply about their actions and how they will affect others before proceeding. Wise people often serve as mentors or guides in their communities, moral compasses for those around them.

Wisdom cannot be attained overnight but comes from a lifetime of experience and learning. It takes time to gain wisdom, and it can take even longer to put that wisdom into practice. People seeking wisdom should never stop learning – reading books, talking with others, and engaging with life’s experiences are all part of the journey toward proper understanding and inner peace. Wisdom is an invaluable asset that can help make our lives fuller and more meaningful.

No matter what our background or beliefs may be, wisdom is something we can all strive for and work towards. Each day presents a new opportunity to learn and grow, and the rewards of wisdom will continue to pay off in our lifetime.

The potential of human wisdom is powerful and so often underestimated. By embracing it, we can create profound changes in our lives and the world around us. With wisdom comes strength, resilience, courage and an understanding that no matter what happens, we will find a way forward. Sagacious people are aware of this power and know how to use it for good. Indeed, if everyone practiced wisdom in their everyday life, the world would be a much better place! So let’s all strive towards being wiser every single day. It may seem like a daunting task but with patience and determination, the possibilities are endless. With wisdom, anything is possible!

Wisdom is an invaluable asset for our modern times and its potential should never be underestimated. Let us all strive to become wiser in our everyday lives and use that power for good. With patience, determination and a commitment to learning, the possibilities are endless! So let’s keep striving for wisdom – it just might change the world.

 

1 Corinthians 12:8
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Bible Verses About Wisdom

1. Job 28:23

God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.

2. 1 Corinthians 1:19

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

3. Exodus 35:31

And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

4. Colossians 2:3

In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

5. Ecclesiastes 8:17

Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea further; though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be able to find it.

6. Job 28:12

But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?

7. Job 32:9

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

8. Proverbs 8:22

The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.

9. Job 11:6

And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

10. Deuteronomy 6:5

And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

11. Job 12:16

With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.

12. James 3:13

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

13. Job 23:12

Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

14. Job 11:12

For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.

15. Job 12:12

With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

16. 1 Corinthians 12:8

For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

17. Job 15:10

With us are both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder than thy father.

18. Job 32:8

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

19. Job 6:11

What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine end, that I should prolong my life?

20. Job 12:13

With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.

21. Ecclesiastes 7:11

Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.

22. Proverbs 2:10

When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

23. Job 12:9

Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?

24. Proverbs 16:31

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

25. Ecclesiastes 2:26

For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.

26. Ecclesiastes 2:21

For there is a man whose labour is in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity; yet to a man that hath not laboured therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity and a great evil.

27. Job 9:4

He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?

28. Amos 3:6

Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it?

29. Ecclesiastes 7:12

For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

30. Proverbs 8:12

I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

31. Job 28:28

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

32. Exodus 35:35

Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work.

33. Job 32:7

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

34. Psalm 104:24

O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

35. Exodus 31:3

And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

36. Job 6:5

Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?

37. Ecclesiastes 2:16

For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool for ever; seeing that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how dieth the wise man? as the fool.

38. Job 12:17

He leadeth counsellers away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.

39. Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

40. Job 10:12

Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.

41. 1 Corinthians 1:24

But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

 

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Celine Rice
Celine is a web blogger who enjoys writing about her daily life. Her favorite topics are education and feminism. As much as she enjoys being creative, she sometimes just wants to sit down and read a good book without overthinking.
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