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Bible Verses About Wisdom

12 Bible verses about wisdom, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.

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James 1:5

KJVIf 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.

WEBBut 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.

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Proverbs 3:13

KJVHappy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

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

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Proverbs 9:10

KJVThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

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

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James 3:17

KJVBut the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

WEBBut the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

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Proverbs 19:20

KJVHear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

WEBListen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

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Ephesians 5:15-17

KJVSee then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

WEBTherefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore, don’t be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

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Proverbs 2:6

KJVFor the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

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

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Colossians 3:16

KJVLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

WEBLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

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Proverbs 4:7

KJVWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

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

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Psalm 111:10

KJVThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

WEBThe fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

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Proverbs 1:7

KJVThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

WEBThe fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

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Psalm 90:12

KJVSo teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

WEBSo teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

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