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Bible Verses About Wisdom
A key Bible verse about wisdom is James 1:5: “If any of you lacks wisdom, ask our Father, who gives freely to all without criticizing, and it will be given you.” Scripture speaks to wisdom in five ways: where it begins, asking for it, its worth, wise choices day to day, and Christ as the wisdom of our Father. Below, word for word in Father’s Heart Bible™, are the verses on each, linked into the chapter so you can read Proverbs 2 free and hear it.
Where wisdom starts
Reverence for our Father is the starting line.
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of our Father is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
Read & listen to Proverbs 9Proverbs 1:7
The fear of our Father is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Read & listen to Proverbs 1Psalm 111:10
The fear of our Father is the beginning of wisdom; all who practice it gain good understanding. His praise endures forever.
Read & listen to Psalm 111Proverbs 15:33
The fear of our Father is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Read & listen to Proverbs 15Asking our Father for wisdom
Solomon asked, and James says we may.
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, ask our Father, who gives freely to all without criticizing, and it will be given you.
Read & listen to James 1Colossians 1:9
So, since the day we heard, we haven't stopped praying for you, asking that you be filled with knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Read & listen to Colossians 1Proverbs 2:6
For our Father gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Read & listen to Proverbs 2Ephesians 1:17
that the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so you may know our Father more fully,
Read & listen to Ephesians 1Better than silver and gold
Wisdom is called more precious than anything we could gain.
Proverbs 3:13-14
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gains understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver, and her profit better than gold.
Read & listen to Proverbs 3Proverbs 4:7
The beginning of wisdom is this: get wisdom; and with all you acquire, get understanding.
Read & listen to Proverbs 4Proverbs 16:16
How much better to get wisdom than gold! Getting understanding is worth more than silver.
Read & listen to Proverbs 16Proverbs 8:11
for wisdom is better than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Read & listen to Proverbs 8Wise in daily choices
Counsel, friends and a teachable heart.
Proverbs 19:20
Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may gain wisdom in the days to come.
Read & listen to Proverbs 19Proverbs 13:20
Whoever walks with the wise grows wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.
Read & listen to Proverbs 13Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool seems right in his own eyes, but the wise listen to advice.
Read & listen to Proverbs 12Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but wisdom comes with the humble.
Read & listen to Proverbs 11Wisdom with a face
Where the wisdom of our Father is found.
1 Corinthians 1:24
but to those called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of our Father and the wisdom of our Father.
Read & listen to 1 Corinthians 1Colossians 2:3
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Read & listen to Colossians 2James 3:17
Wisdom from above: pure first, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruit, unbiased, sincere.
Read & listen to James 31 Corinthians 1:25
For the foolishness of our Father is wiser than men, and the weakness of our Father, stronger than men.
Read & listen to 1 Corinthians 1Proverbs 2: our Father gives wisdom
Proverbs 2 is a father urging his child to seek wisdom like hidden treasure. Read or hear it below, then follow it to the full chapter.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about wisdom?
James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, ask our Father, who gives freely to all without criticizing, and it will be given you.”
Where does wisdom begin?
Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of our Father is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”
How do I ask our Father for wisdom?
Proverbs 2:6 says, “For our Father gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Is wisdom worth more than money?
Proverbs 16:16 says, “How much better to get wisdom than gold! Getting understanding is worth more than silver.”
What does the Bible say about listening to advice?
Proverbs 12:15 says, “The way of a fool seems right in his own eyes, but the wise listen to advice.”
Who is the wisdom of our Father?
1 Corinthians 1:24 says, “but to those called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of our Father and the wisdom of our Father.”
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