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7 verses · KJV

Bible Verses About Wisdom

Proverbs treats wisdom as a living person calling in the streets — and warns that the fear of the Lord is where she begins. James adds a simple offer: if any lacks wisdom, ask God, who gives generously.

Verses about wisdom

  1. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
    Proverbs 1:7·KJV
  2. 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.
    James 1:5·KJV
  3. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
    Proverbs 3:5·KJV
  4. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
    Proverbs 9:10·KJV
  5. For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
    Ecclesiastes 7:12·KJV
  6. In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
    Colossians 2:3·KJV
  7. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
    Psalm 111:10·KJV