Bible Verses About Wisdom

13 Bible verses about Wisdom to read, reflect on, and commit to memory.

01 James 1:5

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.

02 Proverbs 2:6

For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

03 Proverbs 9:10

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

04 Colossians 2:3

in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.

05 1 Corinthians 1:30

But of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:

06 Proverbs 4:7

Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

07 James 3:17

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.

08 Ecclesiastes 7:12

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.

09 Proverbs 3:13

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.

10 Ephesians 5:15-16

Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

11 Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

12 Daniel 2:21

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;

13 Psalms 111:10

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.

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