Bible Verses About Wisdom

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."

James encourages believers to ask God for wisdom with confidence.

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."

Solomon identifies reverence for God as wisdom's starting point.

"Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding; for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold."

Solomon celebrates wisdom as more valuable than wealth.

"That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."

Paul reveals that all wisdom is found in Christ.

"For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding."

Solomon affirms that wisdom comes from God alone.

"For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner."

Solomon compares wisdom's protection to financial security.

"Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding."

Solomon prioritizes the pursuit of wisdom above all else.

"But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere."

James describes the characteristics of godly wisdom.