Bible Verses About Wisdom
13 Bible verses about Wisdom to read, reflect on, and commit to memory.
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.
For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.
But of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.
Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
He changes the times and the seasons; he removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding;
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Common questions
What does the Bible say about wisdom?
Wisdom begins with God: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). James 1:5 promises that if we lack wisdom and ask God, he gives generously.
Which Bible verses are about wisdom?
Proverbs 3:5–6, James 1:5, Proverbs 9:10, and Colossians 3:16 are widely memorized. They point us to God as the source of true wisdom.
How do I get wisdom from God?
Ask for it — “if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God” (James 1:5) — and receive it through his Word, prayer, and godly counsel (Proverbs 1:7; 11:14). Wisdom is trust in the LORD lived out in daily choices.