What does the Bible say about wisdom?
Wisdom in scripture is not raw intelligence — it is the skill of living well under God. Proverbs personifies wisdom calling out in the streets. James says any believer who lacks it should ask, and God will give 'liberally.' The starting point, repeated again and again: 'the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.'
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.
Bible verses about wisdom
"The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
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"But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
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"Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths."
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"For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it."
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"in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden."
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"Wisdomisthe principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding."
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