What scripture says
Bible verses about wisdom
The fear of the Lord, Proverbs says, is the beginning of wisdom, and James promises wisdom to anyone who asks God for it. These passages describe a wisdom that is practical, humble and peaceable, and where it is to be found.
If any of you lack wisdom
James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Read it in its chapter →Lean not unto thine own understanding
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Read it in its chapter →The fear of the LORD is the beginning
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Read it in its chapter →Wisdom is the principal thing
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Read it in its chapter →Solomon asks for an understanding heart
1 Kings 3:9
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
Read it in its chapter →All the treasures of wisdom
Colossians 2:3
In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Read it in its chapter →
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Hymns to sing
- Abide, O Dearest JesusJoshua Stegmann (1588–1632)
- All Depends On Our Possessing
- God, Whose Almighty WordJohn Marriott (1780–1825)
- I Bind Unto Myself TodayPatrick of Ireland (circa 387–493)
- I Know That My Redeemer LivesSamuel Medley (1738–1799)
- Immortal, Invisible, God Only WiseWalter Chalmers Smith (1824–1908)