Bible Verses About Wisdom
Biblical wisdom is skill in living well before God, and it begins with trusting Him. These verses, many from Proverbs, promise wisdom to those who ask and give practical counsel for words, plans and friendships.
11 verses about wisdom (KJV)
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.
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Let 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.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Guided journeys on wisdom
Go deeper one day at a time: each day is a passage, a reflection, a question and a prayer.
Guidance for Decisions
7 days on seeking God's wisdom
- Day 1: Trust with all your heart — Proverbs 3:5-8“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes…”
- Day 2: A renewed mind — Romans 12:1-2“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not…”
- Day 3: Ask for wisdom — James 1:5-8“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. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he…”
- Day 4: A lamp to my feet — Psalms 119:105-112“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O…”
- Day 5: Many counsellors — Proverbs 15:22“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.”
- Day 6: Closed doors and open ones — Acts 16:6-10“Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, After they were come to Mysia, they assayed…”
- Day 7: This is the way — Isaiah 30:19-21“For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, he will answer thee.…”
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Scripture text: King James Version (public domain).