Gen 41:39 – Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Since God has shown you all this, there is none so discerning and wise as you are.
Ex 28:3 – You shall speak to all the skillful, whom I have filled with a spirit of skill, that they make Aaron's garments to consecrate him for my priesthood.
Ex 31:3 – and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship,
Ex 31:6 – And behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. And I have given to all able men ability, that they may make all that I have commanded you:
Ex 35:31 – and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship,
Ex 35:35 – He has filled them with skill to do every sort of work done by an engraver or by a designer or by an embroiderer in blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen, or by a weaver–by any sort of workman or skilled designer.
Ex 36:1 – "Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whom the LORD has put skill and intelligence to know how to do any work in the construction of the sanctuary shall work in accordance with all that the LORD has commanded."
Ex 36:2 – And Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whose mind the LORD had put skill, everyone whose heart stirred him up to come to do the work.
1 Kgs 3:9 – Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?"
1 Kgs 3:12 – behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you.
1 Kgs 3:28 – And all Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered, and they stood in awe of the king, because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him to do justice.
1 Kgs 4:29 – And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore,
1 Kgs 5:12 – And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him. And there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.
1 Kgs 10:24 – And the whole earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
1 Chr 22:12 – Only, may the LORD grant you discretion and understanding, that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the LORD your God.
2 Chr 1:10 – Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?"
2 Chr 1:12 – wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as none of the kings had who were before you, and none after you shall have the like."
2 Chr 2:12 – Hiram also said, "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, who has discretion and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
2 Chr 9:23 – And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
Job 32:8 – But it is the spirit in man, the breath of the Almighty, that makes him understand.
Job 35:11 – who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the heavens?
Job 38:36 – Who has put wisdom in the inward parts or given understanding to the mind?
Ps 19:7 – The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
Ps 51:6 – Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.
Ps 105:22 – to bind his princes at his pleasure and to teach his elders wisdom.
Ps 119:27 – Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
Ps 119:34 – Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
Ps 119:73 – Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
Ps 119:66 – Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
Ps 119:98 – Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.
Ps 119:144 – Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live. Qoph
Ps 119:169 – Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word!
Prov 2:6 – For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
Prov 2:10 – for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;
Prov 3:13 – Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,
Eccl 2:26 – For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
Prov 2:7 – he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
Dan 1:17 – As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Dan 2:20 – Daniel answered and said: "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might.
Dan 2:21 – He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;
Dan 2:23 – To you, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for you have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of you, for you have made known to us the king's matter."
Dan 4:34 – At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation;
Dan 4:36 – At the same time my reason returned to me, and for the glory of my kingdom, my majesty and splendor returned to me. My counselors and my lords sought me, and I was established in my kingdom, and still more greatness was added to me.
Dan 10:1 – In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a word was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar. And the word was true, and it was a great conflict. And he understood the word and had understanding of the vision.
Lk 21:15 – for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
1 Cor 12:8 – To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit,
Eph 1:17 – that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him,
Jas 1:5 – If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
Jas 3:17 – But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
2 Pet 1:3 – His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,
2 Pet 3:15 – And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him,
Be hidden by God
Can not be found
Job 28:12 – "But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?
Job 28:20 – "From where, then, does wisdom come? And where is the place of understanding?
Job 32:9 – It is not the old who are wise, nor the aged who understand what is right.
Job 32:13 – Beware lest you say, 'We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not a man.'
Prov 24:7 – Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.
Eccl 7:23 – All this I have tested by wisdom. I said, "I will be wise," but it was far from me.
Understood by God
Job 12:13 – "With God are wisdom and might; he has counsel and understanding.
Job 28:23 – "God understands the way to it, and he knows its place.
Job 35:11 – who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the heavens?'
Belonging to men
Ex 1:10 – Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and, if war breaks out, they join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land." [footnote text=“"Let us deal shrewdly" is literally "let us deal wisely."”]
1 Kgs 4:31 – For he was wiser than all other men, wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol, and his fame was in all the surrounding nations.
Job 13:5 – Oh that you would keep silent, and it would be your wisdom!
Ps 105:22 – to bind his princes at his pleasure and to teach his elders wisdom.
Ps 107:27 – they reeled and staggered like drunken men and were at their wits' end.
Isa 10:13 – For he says: "By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom, for I have understanding; I remove the boundaries of peoples, and plunder their treasures; like a bull I bring down those who sit on thrones.
Isa 29:14 – therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with this people, with wonder upon wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the discernment of their discerning men shall be hidden."
Isa 44:25 – who frustrates the signs of liars and makes fools of diviners, who turns wise men back and makes their knowledge foolish,
Isa 47:10 – You felt secure in your wickedness, you said, "No one sees me"; your wisdom and your knowledge led you astray, and you said in your heart, "I am, and there is no one besides me."
Jer 8:9 – The wise men shall be put to shame; they shall be dismayed and taken; behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, so what wisdom is in them?
Jer 9:23 – Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches,
Jer 49:7 – Concerning Edom. Thus says the LORD of hosts: "Is wisdom no more in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom vanished?
Ezek 28:4 – by your wisdom and your understanding you have made wealth for yourself, and have gathered gold and silver into your treasuries;
Ezek 28:5 – by your great wisdom in your trade you have increased your wealth, and your heart has become proud in your wealth–
Ezek 28:7 – therefore, behold, I will bring foreigners upon you, the most ruthless of the nations; and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and defile your splendor.
Dan 2:30 – But as for me, this mystery has been revealed to me, not because of any wisdom that I have more than all the living, but in order that the interpretation may be made known to the king, and that you may know the thoughts of your mind.
Dan 11:33 – And the wise among the people shall make many understand, though for some days they shall stumble by sword and flame, by captivity and plunder.
Hos 13:2 – And now they sin more and more, and make for themselves metal images, idols skillfully made of their silver, all of them the work of craftsmen. It is said of them, "Those who offer human sacrifice kiss calves!"
Obad 1:8 – Will I not on that day, declares the LORD, destroy the wise men out of Edom, and understanding out of Mount Esau?
Zech 9:2 – and on Hamath also, which borders on it, Tyre and Sidon, though they are very wise.
1 Cor 1:19 – For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart."
1 Cor 1:20 – Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
1 Cor 1:21 – For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe.
1 Cor 1:22 – For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom,
1 Cor 2:5 – that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.
1 Cor 2:6 – Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away.
1 Cor 2:13 – And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.
1 Cor 3:19 – For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, "He catches the wise in their craftiness,"
2 Cor 1:12 – For our boast is this: the testimony of our conscience that we behaved in the world with simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.
Col 2:23 – These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.
1 Tim 6:20 – O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called "knowledge,"
Belonging to the earth/unspiritual/demonic
Isa 3:3 – the captain of fifty and the man of rank, the counselor and the skillful magician and the expert in charms.
1 Cor 2:6 – Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away.
Jas 3:15 – This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
Rev 13:18 – This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666.
Abilities given by wisdom to men
Ability to judge
1 Sam 3:8 – And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." Then Eli perceived that the LORD was calling the young man.
2 Sam 12:19 – But when David saw that his servants were whispering together, David understood that the child was dead. And David said to his servants, "Is the child dead?" They said, "He is dead."
2 Sam 14:20 – In order to change the course of things your servant Joab did this. But my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God to know all things that are on the earth."
1 Kgs 3:9 – Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?"
1 Kgs 3:21 – When I rose in the morning to nurse my child, behold, he was dead. But when I looked at him closely in the morning, behold, he was not the child that I had borne."
Ezra 8:15 – I gathered them to the river that runs to Ahava, and there we camped three days. As I reviewed the people and the priests, I found there none of the sons of Levi.
Job 18:2 – "How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and then we will speak.
Prov 1:2 – To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight,
Prov 14:15 – The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
Prov 14:33 – Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
Prov 20:5 – The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
Prov 23:1 – When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you,
Prov 28:11 – A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
Prov 28:16 – A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
Prov 29:7 – A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
Eccl 1:13 – And I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven. It is an unhappy business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with.
Eccl 1:17 – And I applied my heart to know wisdom and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also is but a striving after wind.
Eccl 2:3 – I searched with my heart how to cheer my body with wine–my heart still guiding me with wisdom–and how to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was good for the children of man to do under heaven during the few days of their life.
Eccl 2:12 – So I turned to consider wisdom and madness and folly. For what can the man do who comes after the king? Only what has already been done.
Eccl 2:13 – Then I saw that there is more gain in wisdom than in folly, as there is more gain in light than in darkness.
Eccl 7:23 – All this I have tested by wisdom. I said, "I will be wise," but it was far from me.
Eccl 7:25 – I turned my heart to know and to search out and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know the wickedness of folly and the foolishness that is madness.
Eccl 8:1 – Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.
Eccl 8:16 – When I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done on earth, how neither day nor night do one's eyes see sleep,
Eccl 9:13 – I have also seen this example of wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great to me.
Isa 14:16 – Those who see you will stare at you and ponder over you: 'Is this the man who made the earth tremble, who shook kingdoms,
Jer 2:10 – For cross to the coasts of Cyprus and see, or send to Kedar and examine with care; see if there has been such a thing.
Phm 1:6 – and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ.
Ability to govern
Gen 41:33 – Now therefore let Pharaoh select a discerning and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.
Deut 1:13 – Choose for your tribes wise, understanding, and experienced men, and I will appoint them as your heads.'
2 Sam 20:22 – Then the woman went to all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and threw it out to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they dispersed from the city, every man to his home. And Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.
1 Kgs 2:6 – Act therefore according to your wisdom, but do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.
1 Chr 12:32 – Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command.
1 Chr 27:32 – Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, being a man of understanding and a scribe. He and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni attended the king's sons.
2 Chr 11:23 – And he dealt wisely and distributed some of his sons through all the districts of Judah and Benjamin, in all the fortified cities, and he gave them abundant provisions and procured wives for them.
Ps 78:72 – With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his skillful hand.
Ps 105:22 – to bind his princes at his pleasure and to teach his elders wisdom.
Prov 24:5 – A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might,
Eccl 7:19 – Wisdom gives strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
Eccl 9:15 – But there was found in it a poor, wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man.
Eccl 9:16 – But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man's wisdom is despised and his words are not heard.
Eccl 9:18 – Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
Acts 7:22 – And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was mighty in his words and deeds.
Ability to communicate
1 Sam 16:18 – One of the young men answered, "Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a man of good presence, and the LORD is with him."
Job 20:3 – I hear censure that insults me, and out of my understanding a spirit answers me.
Job 32:6 – And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said: "I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you.
Job 32:10 – Therefore I say, 'Listen to me; let me also declare my opinion.'
Job 32:11 – "Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your wise sayings, while you searched out what to say.
Job 32:17 – I also will answer with my share; I also will declare my opinion.
Job 33:3 – My words declare the uprightness of my heart, and what my lips know they speak sincerely.
Prov 11:12 – Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
Acts 7:22 – And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was mighty in his words and deeds.
Col 4:5 – Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.
Ability to understand
Job 20:3 – I hear censure that insults me, and out of my understanding a spirit answers me.
Prov 1:4 – to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth–
Prov 1:5 – Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,
Prov 1:6 – to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.
Prov 8:9 – They are all straight to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.
Dan 1:4 – youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace, and to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans.
Rom 14:5 – One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.
Ability to discern
Prov 1:4 – to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth–
Prov 2:11 – discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you,
Prov 3:21 – My son, do not lose sight of these–keep sound wisdom and discretion,
Prov 5:2 – that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.
Prov 8:12 – "I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
Prov 8:14 – I have counsel and sound wisdom; I have insight; I have strength.
Prov 22:20 – Have I not written for you thirty sayings of counsel and knowledge,
Ability to create
1 Kgs 7:14 – He was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze. And he was full of wisdom, understanding, and skill for making any work in bronze. He came to King Solomon and did all his work.
1 Chr 28:21 – And behold the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God; and with you in all the work will be every willing man who has skill for any kind of service; also the officers and all the people will be wholly at your command."
1 Chr 25:7 – The number of them along with their brothers, who were trained in singing to the LORD, all who were skillful, was 288.
2 Chr 2:13 – "Now I have sent a skilled man, who has understanding, Huram-abi,
2 Chr 34:12 – And the men did the work faithfully. Over them were set Jahath and Obadiah the Levites, of the sons of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to have oversight. The Levites, all who were skillful with instruments of music,
Ability to learn
Judg 3:2 – It was only in order that the generations of the people of Israel might know war, to teach war to those who had not known it before.
Dan 1:4 – youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace, and to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans.
Acts 7:22 – And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was mighty in his words and deeds.
Ability to be prudent
Prov 14:8 – The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
Benefits of having wisdom
Have speech that edify
Ps 37:30 – The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
Prov 5:1 – My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding,
Prov 5:2 – that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.
Prov 8:1 – Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice?
Prov 10:13 – On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
Prov 10:31 – The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
Prov 15:2 – The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Prov 15:7 – The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
Prov 16:21 – The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
Prov 18:4 – The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
Prov 20:15 – There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Prov 31:26 – She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
Eccl 10:10 – If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.
Eccl 12:9 – Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care.
Gain blessings and gladness
Prov 3:13 – Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,
Prov 10:23 – Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
Prov 23:15 – My son, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad.
Prov 27:11 – Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.
Prov 29:3 – He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Eccl 7:11 – Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun.
Eccl 10:10 – If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.
Gain deliverance
Prov 9:12 – If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if you scoff, you alone will bear it.
Prov 11:9 – With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
Prov 19:8 – Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good.
Prov 28:26 – Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
Eccl 7:12 – For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
Lead others to God
Deut 32:29 – If they were wise, they would understand this; they would discern their latter end!
Prov 2:5 – then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
Col 1:28 – Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.
Col 3:16 – Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Gain riches and honor
1 Kgs 4:31 – For he was wiser than all other men, wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol, and his fame was in all the surrounding nations.
Ps 105:22 – to bind his princes at his pleasure and to teach his elders wisdom.
Prov 14:18 – The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Prov 24:4 – by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
Gain stability
Prov 9:1 – Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars.
Prov 14:1 – The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.
Prov 24:3 – By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established;
Prov 28:2 – When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue.
Gain hope
Prov 24:14 – Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Ways to gain wisdom
Hear carefully
1 Kgs 4:34 – And people of all nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.
1 Kgs 10:8 – Happy are your men! Happy are your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!
2 Chr 9:7 – Happy are your wives! Happy are these your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!
Job 32:10 – Therefore I say, 'Listen to me; let me also declare my opinion.'
Job 33:33 – If not, listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom."
Job 34:16 – "If you have understanding, hear this; listen to what I say.
Prov 1:5 – Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,
Prov 1:20 – Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice;
Prov 2:2 – making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding;
Prov 4:1 – Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,
Prov 5:1 – My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding,
Prov 8:1 – Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice?
Prov 8:33 – Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it.
Prov 13:10 – By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.
Prov 18:15 – An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Prov 22:17 – Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge,
Prov 23:12 – Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.
Prov 23:19 – Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your heart in the way.
Encourage and take advice
Job 32:7 – I said, 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'
Job 26:3 – How you have counseled him who has no wisdom, and plentifully declared sound knowledge!
Job 33:33 – If not, listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom."
Ps 37:30 – The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
Ps 49:3 – My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.
Prov 5:2 – that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.
Prov 10:13 – On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
Prov 10:31 – The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
Prov 13:10 – By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.
Prov 15:2 – The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Prov 15:7 – The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
Prov 16:21 – The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
Prov 18:4 – The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
Prov 31:26 – She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
Eccl 12:9 – Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care.
Keep and value wisdom
Prov 3:21 – My son, do not lose sight of these–keep sound wisdom and discretion,
Prov 2:10 – for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;
Prov 4:5 – Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.
Prov 4:7 – The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.
Prov 5:1 – My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding,
Prov 7:4 – Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call insight your intimate friend,
Prov 8:10 – Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold,
Prov 8:11 – for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
Prov 10:23 – Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
Prov 12:1 – Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
Prov 16:16 – How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Prov 20:15 – There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Prov 23:23 – Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Learn and practice
1 Chr 15:22 – Chenaniah, leader of the Levites in music, should direct the music, for he understood it.
1 Chr 25:7 – The number of them along with their brothers, who were trained in singing to the LORD, all who were skillful, was 288.
1 Chr 25:8 – And they cast lots for their duties, small and great, teacher and pupil alike.
2 Chr 34:12 – And the men did the work faithfully. Over them were set Jahath and Obadiah the Levites, of the sons of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to have oversight. The Levites, all who were skillful with instruments of music,
Job 6:24 – "Teach me, and I will be silent; make me understand how I have gone astray.
Prov 4:1 – Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,
Prov 8:5 – O simple ones, learn prudence; O fools, learn sense.
Prov 9:9 – Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Prov 10:14 – The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
Prov 12:23 – A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Prov 15:14 – The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Prov 17:27 – Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Prov 30:3 – I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.
Consider and perceive
1 Kgs 10:4 – And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
1 Kgs 10:7 – but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, the half was not told me. Your wisdom and prosperity surpass the report that I heard.
2 Chr 9:3 – And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
2 Chr 9:6 – but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, half the greatness of your wisdom was not told me; you surpass the report that I heard.
Dan 1:20 – And in every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his kingdom.
Prov 6:6 – Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
Prov 7:7 – and I have seen among the simple, I have perceived among the youths, a young man lacking sense,
Prov 17:24 – The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Prov 29:19 – By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
Prov 30:24 – Four things on earth are small, but they are exceedingly wise:
Eccl 2:3 – I searched with my heart how to cheer my body with wine–my heart still guiding me with wisdom–and how to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was good for the children of man to do under heaven during the few days of their life.
Eccl 2:12 – So I turned to consider wisdom and madness and folly. For what can the man do who comes after the king? Only what has already been done.
Eccl 2:13 – Then I saw that there is more gain in wisdom than in folly, as there is more gain in light than in darkness.
Eccl 7:25 – I turned my heart to know and to search out and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know the wickedness of folly and the foolishness that is madness.
Eccl 8:16 – When I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done on earth, how neither day nor night do one's eyes see sleep,
Eccl 9:11 – Again I saw that under the sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them all.
Eccl 9:13 – I have also seen this example of wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great to me.
Give attention
Prov 2:2 – making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding;
Prov 2:3 – yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,
Prov 15:14 – The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Prov 18:15 – An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Eccl 1:13 – And I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven. It is an unhappy business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with.
Eccl 7:25 – I turned my heart to know and to search out and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know the wickedness of folly and the foolishness that is madness.
Eccl 8:16 – When I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done on earth, how neither day nor night do one's eyes see sleep,
1 Cor 1:22 – For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom,
Walk in the way
Prov 4:5 – Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.
Prov 4:11 – I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness.
Prov 9:6 – Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight."
Prov 13:16 – In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.
Prov 15:21 – Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.
Prov 19:27 – Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Receive discipline
Prov 12:1 – Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
Prov 17:10 – A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool.
Prov 19:20 – Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.
Prov 19:25 – Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Prov 21:11 – When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
Prov 29:15 – The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Prov 29:19 – By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
Be humble
Prov 11:2 – When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.
Prov 14:8 – The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
Prov 23:4 – Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist.
Prov 30:2 – Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man.
Be at peace
Prov 11:12 – Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
Prov 14:29 – Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
Prov 17:28 – Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Be experienced
Judg 3:2 – It was only in order that the generations of the people of Israel might know war, to teach war to those who had not known it before.
Eccl 1:13 – And I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven. It is an unhappy business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with.
Eccl 1:16 – I said in my heart, "I have acquired great wisdom, surpassing all who were over Jerusalem before me, and my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge."
Be older
Job 12:12 – Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days.
Walk with the wise
Prov 13:20 – Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Characteristics of lacking wisdom
Speak as a fool
Job 34:35 – 'Job speaks without knowledge; his words are without insight.'
Job 35:16 – Job opens his mouth in empty talk; he multiplies words without knowledge."
Prov 13:16 – In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.
Prov 14:7 – Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
Prov 15:2 – The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Prov 17:28 – Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Prov 18:2 – A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Be a scoffer
Job 32:9 – It is not the old who are wise, nor the aged who understand what is right.
Ps 58:5 – so that it does not hear the voice of charmers or of the cunning enchanter.
Prov 14:6 – A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.
Prov 18:1 – Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.
Love to do wrong
Prov 10:23 – Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
Be deceived and deceiving
Prov 14:8 – The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
Be a fool
Prov 15:14 – The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Led astray by wine
Prov 20:1 – Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
Results of lacking wisdom
Destroy others
Prov 14:7 – Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
Prov 11:9 – With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
Make the wrong choice
Prov 1:22 – "How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?
Prov 15:21 – Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.
Prov 18:2 – A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Be fools
Prov 12:23 – A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Prov 14:18 – The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Prov 15:2 – The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Prov 17:16 – Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?
Eccl 7:10 – Say not, "Why were the former days better than these?" For it is not from wisdom that you ask this.
Be deceived
Obad 1:7 – All your allies have driven you to your border; those at peace with you have deceived you; they have prevailed against you; those who eat your bread have set a trap beneath you–you have no understanding.
Commit sins
Prov 19:2 – Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.
Squander wealth
Prov 29:3 – He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Receive God’s intervention
Job 5:12 – He frustrates the devices of the crafty, so that their hands achieve no success.
Limitations of wisdom
Limitation of effectiveness
Job 6:13 – Have I any help in me, when resource is driven from me?
Ps 107:27 – they reeled and staggered like drunken men and were at their wits' end.
Eccl 9:11 – Again I saw that under the sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them all.
Eccl 9:18 – Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
Eccl 10:1 – Dead flies make the perfumer's ointment give off a stench; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
Isa 44:25 – who frustrates the signs of liars and makes fools of diviners, who turns wise men back and makes their knowledge foolish,
Jer 49:7 – Concerning Edom. Thus says the LORD of hosts: "Is wisdom no more in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom vanished?
1 Cor 1:17 – For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
1 Cor 2:1 – And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom.
1 Cor 2:4 – and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
1 Cor 2:5 – that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.
1 Cor 2:13 – And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.
1 Cor 14:14 – For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful.
Eph 3:19 – and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Col 2:23 – These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.
Limitation of knowledge
Job 13:2 – What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you.
Job 15:2 – "Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
Job 15:8 – Have you listened in the council of God? And do you limit wisdom to yourself?
Job 15:9 – What do you know that we do not know? What do you understand that is not clear to us?
Ps 19:12 – Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
Job 26:14 – Behold, these are but the outskirts of his ways, and how small a whisper do we hear of him! But the thunder of his power who can understand?"
Job 36:29 – Can anyone understand the spreading of the clouds, the thunderings of his pavilion?
Job 37:16 – Do you know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge,
Job 38:4 – "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.
Job 38:18 – Have you comprehended the expanse of the earth? Declare, if you know all this.
Job 38:20 – that you may take it to its territory and that you may discern the paths to its home?
Job 39:26 – "Is it by your understanding that the hawk soars and spreads his wings toward the south?
Job 42:3 – 'Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?' Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.
Ps 19:12 – Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
Prov 20:24 – A man's steps are from the LORD; how then can man understand his way?
Isa 33:19 – You will see no more the insolent people, the people of an obscure speech that you cannot comprehend, stammering in a tongue that you cannot understand.
Limitation of authority
Job 21:22 – Will any teach God knowledge, seeing that he judges those who are on high?
Job 38:2 – "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
Prov 21:30 – No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD.
Eccl 2:19 – and who knows whether he will be wise or a fool? Yet he will be master of all for which I toiled and used my wisdom under the sun. This also is vanity.
Isa 29:14 – therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with this people, with wonder upon wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the discernment of their discerning men shall be hidden."
Isa 44:25 – who frustrates the signs of liars and makes fools of diviners, who turns wise men back and makes their knowledge foolish,
Obad 1:8 – Will I not on that day, declares the LORD, destroy the wise men out of Edom, and understanding out of Mount Esau?
1 Cor 1:20 – Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
1 Cor 2:13 – And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.
1 Cor 3:19 – For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, "He catches the wise in their craftiness,"
Limitation of life
Job 12:2 – "No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.
Job 14:21 – His sons come to honor, and he does not know it; they are brought low, and he perceives it not.
Eccl 2:15 – Then I said in my heart, "What happens to the fool will happen to me also. Why then have I been so very wise?" And I said in my heart that this also is vanity.
Obad 1:8 – Will I not on that day, declares the LORD, destroy the wise men out of Edom, and understanding out of Mount Esau?
1 Cor 13:8 – Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.
Eccl 9:10 – Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.
1 Cor 2:6 – Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away.
Its value may not be esteemed
Eccl 9:13 – I have also seen this example of wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great to me.
Eccl 9:15 – But there was found in it a poor, wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man.
Eccl 9:16 – But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man's wisdom is despised and his words are not heard.
Misuse of wisdom
Make one proud
Isa 10:13 – For he says: "By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom, for I have understanding; I remove the boundaries of peoples, and plunder their treasures; like a bull I bring down those who sit on thrones.
Isa 47:10 – You felt secure in your wickedness, you said, "No one sees me"; your wisdom and your knowledge led you astray, and you said in your heart, "I am, and there is no one besides me."
Jer 9:23 – Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches,
Ezek 28:5 – by your great wisdom in your trade you have increased your wealth, and your heart has become proud in your wealth–
Ezek 28:17 – Your heart was proud because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor. I cast you to the ground; I exposed you before kings, to feast their eyes on you.
Dan 11:37 – He shall pay no attention to the gods of his fathers, or to the one beloved by women. He shall not pay attention to any other god, for he shall magnify himself above all.
1 Cor 8:1 – Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that "all of us possess knowledge." This "knowledge" puffs up, but love builds up.
Col 2:18 – Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind,
Become wicked
Ex 1:10 – Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and, if war breaks out, they join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land." [footnote text=“"Let us deal shrewdly" is literally "let us deal wisely."”]
Isa 47:10 – You felt secure in your wickedness, you said, "No one sees me"; your wisdom and your knowledge led you astray, and you said in your heart, "I am, and there is no one besides me."
Jer 4:22 – "For my people are foolish; they know me not; they are stupid children; they have no understanding. They are 'wise'–in doing evil! But how to do good they know not."
Dan 8:23 – And at the latter end of their kingdom, when the transgressors have reached their limit, a king of bold face, one who understands riddles, shall arise.
Dan 11:30 – For ships of Kittim shall come against him, and he shall be afraid and withdraw, and shall turn back and be enraged and take action against the holy covenant. He shall turn back and pay attention to those who forsake the holy covenant.
Seek wealth
Eccl 2:21 – because sometimes a person who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave everything to be enjoyed by someone who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil.
Ezek 28:4 – by your wisdom and your understanding you have made wealth for yourself, and have gathered gold and silver into your treasuries;
Ezek 28:5 – by your great wisdom in your trade you have increased your wealth, and your heart has become proud in your wealth–
Ezek 28:7 – therefore, behold, I will bring foreigners upon you, the most ruthless of the nations; and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and defile your splendor.
1 Tim 6:5 – and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.
Reject God’s wisdom
Jer 8:9 – The wise men shall be put to shame; they shall be dismayed and taken; behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, so what wisdom is in them?
Hos 4:6 – My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
1 Tim 6:5 – and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.
Make idols
Jer 10:14 – Every man is stupid and without knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols, for his images are false, and there is no breath in them.
Jer 51:17 – Every man is stupid and without knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols, for his images are false, and there is no breath in them.
Hos 13:2 – And now they sin more and more, and make for themselves metal images, idols skillfully made of their silver, all of them the work of craftsmen. It is said of them, "Those who offer human sacrifice kiss calves!"
Follow fleshly desires
Rom 7:23 – but I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members.
Col 2:18 – Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind,
Jas 3:15 – This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
Increase sorrows
Eccl 1:18 – For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
Eccl 2:21 – because sometimes a person who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave everything to be enjoyed by someone who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil.
Destroy oneself
Eccl 7:16 – Be not overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
Characteristics of the wisdom of God
It is revealed
Men and animals could not understand
Job 34:35 – 'Job speaks without knowledge; his words are without insight.'
Job 35:16 – Job opens his mouth in empty talk; he multiplies words without knowledge."
Job 36:12 – But if they do not listen, they perish by the sword and die without knowledge.
Job 38:2 – "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
Job 42:3 – 'Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?' Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.
Job 39:17 – because God has made her forget wisdom and given her no share in understanding.
Ps 82:5 – They have neither knowledge nor understanding, they walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
Ps 92:6 – The stupid man cannot know; the fool cannot understand this:
Isa 6:9 – And he said, "Go, and say to this people: "'Keep on hearing, but do not understand; keep on seeing, but do not perceive.'
Isa 6:10 – Make the heart of this people dull, and their ears heavy, and blind their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed."
Isa 29:14 – therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with this people, with wonder upon wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the discernment of their discerning men shall be hidden."
Isa 44:18 – They know not, nor do they discern, for he has shut their eyes, so that they cannot see, and their hearts, so that they cannot understand.
Dan 8:27 – And I, Daniel, was overcome and lay sick for some days. Then I rose and went about the king's business, but I was appalled by the vision and did not understand it.
Dan 12:8 – I heard, but I did not understand. Then I said, "O my lord, what shall be the outcome of these things?"
Dan 12:10 – Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand.
God makes it known to men
Num 24:16 – the oracle of him who hears the words of God, and knows the knowledge of the Most High, who sees the vision of the Almighty, falling down with his eyes uncovered:
Ps 19:7 – The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
Ps 119:130 – The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
Prov 2:7 – he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
Prov 2:9 – Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;
Eccl 2:26 – For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
Isa 11:9 – They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.
Isa 29:24 – And those who go astray in spirit will come to understanding, and those who murmur will accept instruction."
Isa 40:21 – Do you not know? Do you not hear? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?
Isa 43:10 – "You are my witnesses," declares the LORD, "and my servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me.
Isa 52:15 – so shall he sprinkle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths because of him; for that which has not been told them they see, and that which they have not heard they understand.
Jer 23:20 – The anger of the LORD will not turn back until he has executed and accomplished the intents of his heart. In the latter days you will understand it clearly.
Jer 30:24 – The fierce anger of the LORD will not turn back until he has executed and accomplished the intentions of his mind. In the latter days you will understand this.
Dan 1:17 – As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Dan 8:16 – And I heard a man's voice between the banks of the Ulai, and it called, "Gabriel, make this man understand the vision."
Dan 8:17 – So he came near where I stood. And when he came, I was frightened and fell on my face. But he said to me, "Understand, O son of man, that the vision is for the time of the end."
Dan 10:1 – In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a word was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar. And the word was true, and it was a great conflict. And he understood the word and had understanding of the vision.
Dan 10:14 – and came to make you understand what is to happen to your people in the latter days. For the vision is for days yet to come."
Lk 24:45 – Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures,
1 Cor 13:2 – And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
Eph 1:17 – that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him,
Col 1:9 – And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Col 1:10 – so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
Col 2:2 – that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ,
1 Tim 2:4 – who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
2 Tim 2:25 – correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,
2 Tim 3:7 – always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth.
Tit 1:1 – Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness,
2 Pet 1:2 – May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
2 Pet 1:3 – His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,
2 Pet 1:8 – For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Pet 2:20 – For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.
It is transcendent
1 Kgs 4:29 – And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore,
1 Kgs 10:7 – but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, the half was not told me. Your wisdom and prosperity surpass the report that I heard.
1 Kgs 10:23 – Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.
2 Chr 1:12 – wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as none of the kings had who were before you, and none after you shall have the like."
2 Chr 9:6 – but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, half the greatness of your wisdom was not told me; you surpass the report that I heard.
2 Chr 9:22 – Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.
Eccl 1:16 – I said in my heart, "I have acquired great wisdom, surpassing all who were over Jerusalem before me, and my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge."
Dan 1:20 – And in every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his kingdom.
Mt 13:54 – and coming to his hometown he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, "Where did this man get this wisdom and these mighty works?
Mk 6:2 – And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands?
Lk 21:15 – for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
It is good
Prov 2:9 – Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;
Prov 17:27 – Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Prov 19:2 – Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.
Rom 12:2 – Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Rom 15:14 – I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another.
Jas 3:13 – Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.
Jas 3:17 – But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
Expressions of the wisdom of God
Knowledge of the Lord
Isa 11:9 – They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.
Jer 3:15 – "'And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.
Hab 2:14 – For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.
Lk 1:77 – to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins,
Lk 11:52 – Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge. You did not enter yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering."
Rom 2:20 – an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of children, having in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth–
Rom 10:2 – I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.
Rom 15:14 – I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another.
1 Cor 1:5 – that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge–
1 Cor 8:1 – Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that "all of us possess knowledge." This "knowledge" puffs up, but love builds up.
1 Cor 8:7 – However, not all possess this knowledge. But some, through former association with idols, eat food as really offered to an idol, and their conscience, being weak, is defiled.
1 Cor 8:10 – For if anyone sees you who have knowledge eating in an idol's temple, will he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols?
1 Cor 8:11 – And so by your knowledge this weak person is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died.
1 Cor 12:8 – To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit,
1 Cor 13:2 – And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
1 Cor 13:8 – Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.
1 Cor 14:6 – Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
2 Cor 2:14 – But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.
2 Cor 4:6 – For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Cor 6:6 – by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love;
2 Cor 8:7 – But as you excel in everything–in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you–see that you excel in this act of grace also.
2 Cor 10:5 – We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,
2 Cor 11:6 – Even if I am unskilled in speaking, I am not so in knowledge; indeed, in every way we have made this plain to you in all things.
Eph 1:17 – that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him,
Phil 3:8 – Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
Eph 4:13 – until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,
Phil 1:9 – And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment,
Col 1:9 – And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Col 1:10 – so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
Col 2:2 – that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ,
Col 2:3 – in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Col 3:10 – and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.
1 Tim 2:4 – who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Tit 1:1 – Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness,
Heb 10:26 – For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,
1 Pet 3:7 – Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
2 Pet 1:2 – May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
2 Pet 1:3 – His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,
2 Pet 1:5 – For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,
2 Pet 1:6 – and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness,
2 Pet 1:8 – For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Pet 2:20 – For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.
2 Pet 3:18 – But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
The law
Neh 8:2 – So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first day of the seventh month.
Neh 8:3 – And he read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand. And the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law.
Neh 8:7 – Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, the Levites, helped the people to understand the Law, while the people remained in their places.
Neh 8:8 – They read from the book, from the Law of God, clearly, and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading.
Neh 8:9 – And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, "This day is holy to the LORD your God; do not mourn or weep." For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law.
Neh 8:12 – And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.
Neh 10:28 – The rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, the temple servants, and all who have separated themselves from the peoples of the lands to the Law of God, their wives, their sons, their daughters, all who have knowledge and understanding,
Ps 19:7 – The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
Hos 4:6 – My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
Mal 2:7 – For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.
Lk 11:52 – Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge. You did not enter yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering."
Rom 2:20 – an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of children, having in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth–
Rom 3:20 – For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.
The way
1 Cor 1:21 – For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe.
1 Cor 2:4 – and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
Eph 4:13 – until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,
Col 3:16 – Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
1 Tim 2:4 – who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
1 Tim 6:20 – O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called "knowledge,"
2 Tim 2:25 – correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,
2 Tim 3:7 – always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth.
2 Tim 3:8 – Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men corrupted in mind and disqualified regarding the faith.
Heb 10:26 – For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,
The path
Job 21:14 – They say to God, 'Depart from us! We do not desire the knowledge of your ways.
Prov 2:9 – Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;
Prov 4:11 – I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness.
Isa 58:2 – Yet they seek me daily and delight to know my ways, as if they were a nation that did righteousness and did not forsake the judgment of their God; they ask of me righteous judgments; they delight to draw near to God.
Hos 14:9 – Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them; for the ways of the LORD are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them.
Mysteries
Job 11:6 – and that he would tell you the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know then that God exacts of you less than your guilt deserves.
1 Cor 2:1 – And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom.
1 Cor 2:7 – But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory.
1 Cor 13:2 – And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
Col 2:2 – that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ,
God’s will
Job 38:2 – "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
Job 42:3 – 'Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?' Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.
Col 1:9 – And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Rom 12:2 – Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
The power of the wisdom of God
Power of understanding
Ps 119:27 – Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
Ps 119:27 – Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
Ps 119:34 – Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
Ps 119:73 – Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
Ps 119:144 – Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live. Qoph
Ps 119:169 – Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word!
Prov 2:9 – Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;
Isa 29:24 – And those who go astray in spirit will come to understanding, and those who murmur will accept instruction."
Isa 32:4 – The heart of the hasty will understand and know, and the tongue of the stammerers will hasten to speak distinctly.
Isa 52:15 – so shall he sprinkle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths because of him; for that which has not been told them they see, and that which they have not heard they understand.
Jer 23:20 – The anger of the LORD will not turn back until he has executed and accomplished the intents of his heart. In the latter days you will understand it clearly.
Jer 30:24 – The fierce anger of the LORD will not turn back until he has executed and accomplished the intentions of his mind. In the latter days you will understand this.
Dan 1:17 – As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Dan 8:16 – And I heard a man's voice between the banks of the Ulai, and it called, "Gabriel, make this man understand the vision."
Dan 8:17 – So he came near where I stood. And when he came, I was frightened and fell on my face. But he said to me, "Understand, O son of man, that the vision is for the time of the end."
Dan 9:23 – At the beginning of your pleas for mercy a word went out, and I have come to tell it to you, for you are greatly loved. Therefore consider the word and understand the vision.
Dan 10:1 – In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a word was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar. And the word was true, and it was a great conflict. And he understood the word and had understanding of the vision.
Dan 10:11 – And he said to me, "O Daniel, man greatly loved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for now I have been sent to you." And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling.
Dan 10:12 – Then he said to me, "Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words.
Dan 10:14 – and came to make you understand what is to happen to your people in the latter days. For the vision is for days yet to come."
Dan 12:10 – Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand.
Hos 14:9 – Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them; for the ways of the LORD are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them.
1 Cor 14:15 – What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also.
1 Cor 14:19 – Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.
Col 1:9 – And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Col 2:2 – that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ,
Power of creativity
Ex 28:3 – You shall speak to all the skillful, whom I have filled with a spirit of skill, that they make Aaron's garments to consecrate him for my priesthood.
Ex 31:3 – and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship,
Ex 31:6 – And behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. And I have given to all able men ability, that they may make all that I have commanded you:
Ex 35:31 – and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship,
Ex 35:35 – He has filled them with skill to do every sort of work done by an engraver or by a designer or by an embroiderer in blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen, or by a weaver–by any sort of workman or skilled designer.
Ex 36:1 – "Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whom the LORD has put skill and intelligence to know how to do any work in the construction of the sanctuary shall work in accordance with all that the LORD has commanded."
Ex 36:2 – And Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whose mind the LORD had put skill, everyone whose heart stirred him up to come to do the work.
Power of judgment
1 Kgs 3:28 – And all Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered, and they stood in awe of the king, because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him to do justice.
2 Chr 1:10 – Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?"
2 Chr 1:11 – God answered Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, and have not even asked long life, but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself that you may govern my people over whom I have made you king,
Rom 12:2 – Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Mt 11:19 – The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds."
Lk 7:35 – Yet wisdom is justified by all her children."
2 Thess 2:2 – not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come.
Rev 17:9 – This calls for a mind with wisdom: the seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman is seated;
Power to carry out duties
Ezra 7:25 – "And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges who may judge all the people in the province Beyond the River, all such as know the laws of your God. And those who do not know them, you shall teach.
Acts 6:3 – Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.
Acts 7:10 – and rescued him out of all his afflictions and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household.
Power to speak
Job 33:3 – My words declare the uprightness of my heart, and what my lips know they speak sincerely.
Lk 21:15 – for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
Acts 6:10 – But they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.
1 Cor 1:5 – that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge–
2 Cor 8:7 – But as you excel in everything–in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you–see that you excel in this act of grace also.
Power to counsel
2 Chr 2:12 – Hiram also said, "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, who has discretion and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
Isa 11:2 – And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.
Results of having the wisdom of God
Receive honor
Deut 4:6 – Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, 'Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.'
1 Kgs 4:34 – And people of all nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.
1 Kgs 5:12 – And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him. And there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.
1 Kgs 10:4 – And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
1 Kgs 10:6 – And she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,
1 Kgs 10:7 – but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, the half was not told me. Your wisdom and prosperity surpass the report that I heard.
1 Kgs 10:8 – Happy are your men! Happy are your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!
1 Kgs 10:23 – Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.
1 Kgs 10:24 – And the whole earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
2 Chr 1:12 – wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as none of the kings had who were before you, and none after you shall have the like."
2 Chr 9:3 – And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
2 Chr 9:5 – And she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,
2 Chr 9:6 – but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, half the greatness of your wisdom was not told me; you surpass the report that I heard.
2 Chr 9:7 – Happy are your wives! Happy are these your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!
2 Chr 9:23 – And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
Eccl 2:9 – So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me.
Dan 4:36 – At the same time my reason returned to me, and for the glory of my kingdom, my majesty and splendor returned to me. My counselors and my lords sought me, and I was established in my kingdom, and still more greatness was added to me.
Acts 7:10 – and rescued him out of all his afflictions and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household.
Get to know God
Deut 4:6 – Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, 'Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.'
Deut 32:29 – If they were wise, they would understand this; they would discern their latter end!
Josh 4:24 – so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty, that you may fear the LORD your God forever."
Prov 2:5 – then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
Isa 43:10 – "You are my witnesses," declares the LORD, "and my servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me.
Isa 44:19 – No one considers, nor is there knowledge or discernment to say, "Half of it I burned in the fire; I also baked bread on its coals; I roasted meat and have eaten. And shall I make the rest of it an abomination? Shall I fall down before a block of wood?"
Dan 4:34 – At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation;
Col 1:9 – And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Col 1:10 – so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
Col 3:10 – and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.
2 Pet 1:3 – His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,
2 Pet 1:8 – For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Receive blessing and grace
Neh 8:12 – And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.
Eccl 2:26 – For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
Isa 33:6 – and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure.
Jer 22:16 – He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Is not this to know me? declares the LORD.
Lk 2:40 – And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.
Acts 7:10 – and rescued him out of all his afflictions and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household.
Eph 1:8 – which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight
2 Pet 1:2 – May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
2 Pet 3:18 – But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Receive authority
Deut 34:9 – And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. So the people of Israel obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.
1 Chr 12:32 – Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command.
1 Chr 22:12 – Only, may the LORD grant you discretion and understanding, that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the LORD your God.
Dan 4:36 – At the same time my reason returned to me, and for the glory of my kingdom, my majesty and splendor returned to me. My counselors and my lords sought me, and I was established in my kingdom, and still more greatness was added to me.
Acts 7:10 – and rescued him out of all his afflictions and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household.
Please God
Jer 3:15 – "'And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.
Hos 6:6 – For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
Lk 2:40 – And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.
Lk 2:52 – And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.
Rom 12:2 – Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Gain knowledge of salvation
Isa 53:11 – Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities.
Lk 1:77 – to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins,
Rom 3:20 – For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.
Receive peace
1 Cor 1:10 – I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.
1 Pet 3:7 – Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
Receive life
Ps 119:144 – Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live. Qoph
2 Pet 1:3 – His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,
Know what is hidden
Dan 2:23 – To you, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for you have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of you, for you have made known to us the king's matter."
Dan 2:30 – But as for me, this mystery has been revealed to me, not because of any wisdom that I have more than all the living, but in order that the interpretation may be made known to the king, and that you may know the thoughts of your mind.
Overcome enemies
Ps 119:98 – Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.
Have light within
Dan 5:11 – There is a man in your kingdom in whom is the spirit of the holy gods. In the days of your father, light and understanding and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods were found in him, and King Nebuchadnezzar, your father–your father the king–made him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers,
Dan 5:14 – I have heard of you that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
Ways to gain the wisdom of God
Ask God
1 Kgs 3:9 – Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?"
1 Kgs 3:11 – And God said to him, "Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right,
1 Kgs 3:12 – behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you.
2 Chr 1:10 – Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?"
2 Chr 1:11 – God answered Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, and have not even asked long life, but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself that you may govern my people over whom I have made you king,
Ps 90:12 – So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Ps 119:27 – Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
Ps 119:34 – Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
Ps 119:73 – Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
Ps 119:66 – Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
Ps 119:125 – I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies!
Ps 119:144 – Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live. Qoph
Ps 119:169 – Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word!
Prov 28:5 – Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely.
Isa 58:2 – Yet they seek me daily and delight to know my ways, as if they were a nation that did righteousness and did not forsake the judgment of their God; they ask of me righteous judgments; they delight to draw near to God.
Dan 9:23 – At the beginning of your pleas for mercy a word went out, and I have come to tell it to you, for you are greatly loved. Therefore consider the word and understand the vision.
Dan 10:12 – Then he said to me, "Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words.
Lk 24:45 – Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures,
Eph 1:17 – that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him,
Col 1:9 – And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Jas 1:5 – If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
Learn God’s words
Ezra 8:16 – Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leading men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of insight,
Neh 8:2 – So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first day of the seventh month.
Neh 8:3 – And he read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand. And the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law.
Neh 8:7 – Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, the Levites, helped the people to understand the Law, while the people remained in their places.
Neh 8:8 – They read from the book, from the Law of God, clearly, and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading.
Neh 8:9 – And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, "This day is holy to the LORD your God; do not mourn or weep." For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law.
Neh 8:12 – And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.
Neh 10:28 – The rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, the temple servants, and all who have separated themselves from the peoples of the lands to the Law of God, their wives, their sons, their daughters, all who have knowledge and understanding,
Ps 19:7 – The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
Ps 119:27 – Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
Ps 119:73 – Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
Ps 119:95 – The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider your testimonies.
Ps 119:104 – Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
Ps 119:125 – I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies!
Ps 119:130 – The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
Ps 119:169 – Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word!
Mal 2:7 – For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.
Be filled with God’s spirit
Deut 34:9 – And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. So the people of Israel obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Ex 28:3 – You shall speak to all the skillful, whom I have filled with a spirit of skill, that they make Aaron's garments to consecrate him for my priesthood.
Ex 31:3 – and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship,
Ex 31:6 – And behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. And I have given to all able men ability, that they may make all that I have commanded you:
Ex 35:31 – and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship,
Job 32:8 – But it is the spirit in man, the breath of the Almighty, that makes him understand.
Isa 11:2 – And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.
Dan 5:11 – There is a man in your kingdom in whom is the spirit of the holy gods. In the days of your father, light and understanding and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods were found in him, and King Nebuchadnezzar, your father–your father the king–made him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers,
Dan 5:12 – because an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation."
Dan 5:14 – I have heard of you that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
Acts 6:3 – Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.
Acts 6:10 – But they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.
1 Cor 2:4 – and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
1 Cor 2:13 – And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.
1 Cor 12:8 – To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit,
Eph 1:17 – that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him,
Observe all creation
Job 26:12 – By his power he stilled the sea; by his understanding he shattered Rahab.
Job 33:33 – If not, listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom."
Job 36:29 – Can anyone understand the spreading of the clouds, the thunderings of his pavilion?
Job 37:14 – "Hear this, O Job; stop and consider the wondrous works of God.
Job 37:16 – Do you know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge,
Job 38:4 – "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.
Job 38:18 – Have you comprehended the expanse of the earth? Declare, if you know all this.
Job 38:20 – that you may take it to its territory and that you may discern the paths to its home?
Job 38:36 – Who has put wisdom in the inward parts or given understanding to the mind?
Job 38:37 – Who can number the clouds by wisdom? Or who can tilt the waterskins of the heavens,
Job 39:17 – because God has made her forget wisdom and given her no share in understanding.
Job 39:26 – "Is it by your understanding that the hawk soars and spreads his wings toward the south?
Ps 19:2 – Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.
Seek the knowledge of Christ
2 Cor 2:14 – But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.
2 Cor 4:6 – For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Eph 4:13 – until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,
Phil 3:8 – Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
Col 1:28 – Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.
Col 2:2 – that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ,
Col 2:3 – in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Col 3:16 – Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
2 Pet 1:2 – May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
2 Pet 1:3 – His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,
2 Pet 1:8 – For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Pet 2:20 – For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.
2 Pet 3:18 – But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Follow God’s words
Deut 4:6 – Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, 'Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.'
Ps 51:6 – Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.
Ps 111:10 – The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Ps 119:66 – Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
Ps 119:100 – I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts.
Prov 2:7 – he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
Prov 28:5 – Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely.
Prov 28:7 – The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Isa 58:2 – Yet they seek me daily and delight to know my ways, as if they were a nation that did righteousness and did not forsake the judgment of their God; they ask of me righteous judgments; they delight to draw near to God.
Col 1:10 – so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
Jas 3:13 – Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.
2 Pet 1:5 – For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,
2 Pet 1:6 – and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness,
Consider the works of God
Deut 32:7 – Remember the days of old; consider the years of many generations; ask your father, and he will show you, your elders, and they will tell you.
Deut 32:29 – If they were wise, they would understand this; they would discern their latter end!
Job 23:15 – Therefore I am terrified at his presence; when I consider, I am in dread of him.
Job 37:14 – "Hear this, O Job; stop and consider the wondrous works of God.
Ps 49:3 – My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.
Ps 73:17 – until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I discerned their end.
Ps 107:43 – Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things; let them consider the steadfast love of the LORD.
Ps 119:27 – Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
Ps 119:95 – The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider your testimonies.
Ps 119:98 – Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.
Jer 2:10 – For cross to the coasts of Cyprus and see, or send to Kedar and examine with care; see if there has been such a thing.
Jer 9:12 – Who is the man so wise that he can understand this? To whom has the mouth of the LORD spoken, that he may declare it? Why is the land ruined and laid waste like a wilderness, so that no one passes through?
Jer 9:17 – Thus says the LORD of hosts: "Consider, and call for the mourning women to come; send for the skillful women to come;
Dan 8:5 – As I was considering, behold, a male goat came from the west across the face of the whole earth, without touching the ground. And the goat had a conspicuous horn between his eyes.
Hear the words of God
Num 24:16 – the oracle of him who hears the words of God, and knows the knowledge of the Most High, who sees the vision of the Almighty, falling down with his eyes uncovered:
1 Kgs 10:24 – And the whole earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
2 Chr 9:23 – And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
Neh 8:2 – So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first day of the seventh month.
Neh 8:3 – And he read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand. And the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law.
Neh 8:9 – And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, "This day is holy to the LORD your God; do not mourn or weep." For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law.
Job 13:1 – "Behold, my eye has seen all this, my ear has heard and understood it.
Job 37:14 – "Hear this, O Job; stop and consider the wondrous works of God.
Isa 40:28 – Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.
Hos 4:1 – Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a controversy with the inhabitants of the land. There is no faithfulness or steadfast love, and no knowledge of God in the land;
Mic 6:9 – The voice of the LORD cries to the city–and it is sound wisdom to fear your name: "Hear of the rod and of him who appointed it!
Fear God
Job 28:28 – And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
Ps 111:10 – The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Prov 1:7 – The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Prov 2:5 – then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
Prov 9:10 – The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
Prov 15:33 – The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Isa 33:6 – and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure.
Dan 4:34 – At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation;
Mic 6:9 – The voice of the LORD cries to the city–and it is sound wisdom to fear your name: "Hear of the rod and of him who appointed it!
Receive visions
Num 24:16 – the oracle of him who hears the words of God, and knows the knowledge of the Most High, who sees the vision of the Almighty, falling down with his eyes uncovered:
Dan 8:15 – When I, Daniel, had seen the vision, I sought to understand it. And behold, there stood before me one having the appearance of a man.
Dan 8:16 – And I heard a man's voice between the banks of the Ulai, and it called, "Gabriel, make this man understand the vision."
Dan 8:17 – So he came near where I stood. And when he came, I was frightened and fell on my face. But he said to me, "Understand, O son of man, that the vision is for the time of the end."
Dan 9:23 – At the beginning of your pleas for mercy a word went out, and I have come to tell it to you, for you are greatly loved. Therefore consider the word and understand the vision.
Dan 10:1 – In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a word was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar. And the word was true, and it was a great conflict. And he understood the word and had understanding of the vision.
Dan 10:14 – and came to make you understand what is to happen to your people in the latter days. For the vision is for days yet to come."
Repent and be renewed
Rom 7:25 – Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.
Rom 12:2 – Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Eph 4:23 – and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds,
Col 3:10 – and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.
2 Tim 2:25 – correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,
Seek God
1 Chr 28:9 – "And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.
Prov 9:10 – The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
Prov 28:5 – Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely.
Hos 6:6 – For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
Depart from evil
Job 28:28 – And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
Ps 119:104 – Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Nun
1 Tim 6:20 – O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called "knowledge,"
Trust in the Lord
Prov 3:5 – Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
2 Cor 1:12 – For our boast is this: the testimony of our conscience that we behaved in the world with simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.
Instruct one another
Ps 49:3 – My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.
Rom 15:14 – I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another.
1 Cor 14:6 – Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
Purify oneself
Dan 12:10 – Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand.
Through the church
Eph 3:10 – so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.
Attitude
Be proactive
Dan 8:15 – When I, Daniel, had seen the vision, I sought to understand it. And behold, there stood before me one having the appearance of a man.
Dan 12:8 – I heard, but I did not understand. Then I said, "O my lord, what shall be the outcome of these things?"
Phil 1:9 – And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment,
Col 2:2 – that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ,
2 Pet 1:5 – For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,
2 Pet 1:6 – and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness,
2 Pet 3:18 – But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Be humble
Prov 15:33 – The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Prov 30:2 – Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man.
Prov 30:3 – I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.
2 Cor 10:5 – We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,
Treasures
Isa 33:6 – and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure.
Phil 3:8 – Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ．
Pursuits after receiving the wisdom of God
Continue to grow
Ps 49:3 – My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.
Phil 1:9 – And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment,
Col 2:2 – that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ,
2 Pet 1:5 – For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,
2 Pet 1:6 – and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness,
2 Pet 1:8 – For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Pet 3:18 – But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Follow God’s words
1 Chr 22:12 – Only, may the LORD grant you discretion and understanding, that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the LORD your God.
Ps 119:34 – Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
Grow in love
1 Cor 8:1 – Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that "all of us possess knowledge." This "knowledge" puffs up, but love builds up.
1 Cor 13:2 – And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
Keep pure
Heb 10:26 – For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,
2 Pet 2:20 – For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.
Characteristics for the lack of the wisdom of God
Pride and arrogance
1 Sam 2:3 – Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
Prov 1:7 – The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Prov 1:22 – "How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?
Prov 28:11 – A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
Prov 28:26 – Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
Isa 5:21 – Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight!
Isa 10:13 – For he says: "By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom, for I have understanding; I remove the boundaries of peoples, and plunder their treasures; like a bull I bring down those who sit on thrones.
Isa 28:9 – "To whom will he teach knowledge, and to whom will he explain the message? Those who are weaned from the milk, those taken from the breast?
Isa 47:10 – You felt secure in your wickedness, you said, "No one sees me"; your wisdom and your knowledge led you astray, and you said in your heart, "I am, and there is no one besides me."
Jer 9:23 – Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches,
Ezek 28:5 – by your great wisdom in your trade you have increased your wealth, and your heart has become proud in your wealth–
Ezek 28:17 – Your heart was proud because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor. I cast you to the ground; I exposed you before kings, to feast their eyes on you.
Dan 11:37 – He shall pay no attention to the gods of his fathers, or to the one beloved by women. He shall not pay attention to any other god, for he shall magnify himself above all.
Col 2:18 – Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind,
2 Cor 10:5 – We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,
No understanding
Deut 32:28 – "For they are a nation void of counsel, and there is no understanding in them.
Ps 28:5 – Because they do not regard the works of the LORD or the work of his hands, he will tear them down and build them up no more.
Ps 49:20 – Man in his pomp yet without understanding is like the beasts that perish.
Ps 50:22 – "Mark this, then, you who forget God, lest I tear you apart, and there be none to deliver!
Ps 82:5 – They have neither knowledge nor understanding, they walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
Ps 92:6 – The stupid man cannot know; the fool cannot understand this:
Ps 94:8 – Understand, O dullest of the people! Fools, when will you be wise?
Isa 1:3 – The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand."
Isa 57:1 – The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from calamity;
Wickedness
Ps 32:9 – Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you.
Eccl 2:26 – For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
Isa 47:10 – You felt secure in your wickedness, you said, "No one sees me"; your wisdom and your knowledge led you astray, and you said in your heart, "I am, and there is no one besides me."
Isa 56:11 – The dogs have a mighty appetite; they never have enough. But they are shepherds who have no understanding; they have all turned to their own way, each to his own gain, one and all.
Jer 4:22 – "For my people are foolish; they know me not; they are stupid children; they have no understanding. They are 'wise'–in doing evil! But how to do good they know not."
Dan 12:10 – Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand.
Col 2:18 – Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind,
Tit 1:15 – To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their minds and their consciences are defiled.
2 Pet 2:20 – For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.
Refusal to love the truth
Job 21:14 – They say to God, 'Depart from us! We do not desire the knowledge of your ways.
Prov 1:22 – "How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?
Prov 1:29 – Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD,
Prov 18:2 – A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Isa 28:9 – "To whom will he teach knowledge, and to whom will he explain the message? Those who are weaned from the milk, those taken from the breast?
1 Cor 1:21 – For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe.
1 Tim 6:5 – and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.
2 Tim 3:8 – Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men corrupted in mind and disqualified regarding the faith.
Speaking without knowledge
Job 38:2 – "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
Job 42:3 – 'Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?' Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.
No fear of the Lord
Prov 1:29 – Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD,
Results of the lack of the wisdom of God
Unable to understand
Isa 6:9 – And he said, "Go, and say to this people: "'Keep on hearing, but do not understand; keep on seeing, but do not perceive.'
Isa 6:10 – Make the heart of this people dull, and their ears heavy, and blind their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed."
Isa 44:18 – They know not, nor do they discern, for he has shut their eyes, so that they cannot see, and their hearts, so that they cannot understand.
Isa 56:11 – The dogs have a mighty appetite; they never have enough. But they are shepherds who have no understanding; they have all turned to their own way, each to his own gain, one and all.
Dan 12:4 – But you, Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book, until the time of the end. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase."
Dan 12:10 – Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand.
Hos 14:9 – Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them; for the ways of the LORD are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them.
Mic 4:12 – But they do not know the thoughts of the LORD; they do not understand his plan, that he has gathered them as sheaves to the threshing floor.
Rom 1:28 – And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done.
2 Tim 3:7 – always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth.
Die
Gen 2:17 – but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die."
Job 4:21 – Is not their tent-cord plucked up within them, do they not die, and that without wisdom?'
Job 12:2 – "No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.
Job 36:12 – But if they do not listen, they perish by the sword and die without knowledge.
Jer 9:12 – Who is the man so wise that he can understand this? To whom has the mouth of the LORD spoken, that he may declare it? Why is the land ruined and laid waste like a wilderness, so that no one passes through?
Hos 4:6 – My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
Obad 1:8 – Will I not on that day, declares the LORD, destroy the wise men out of Edom, and understanding out of Mount Esau?
Have wisdom made into folly
Job 5:12 – He frustrates the devices of the crafty, so that their hands achieve no success.
Isa 29:14 – therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with this people, with wonder upon wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the discernment of their discerning men shall be hidden."
Jer 49:7 – Concerning Edom. Thus says the LORD of hosts: "Is wisdom no more in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom vanished?
Obad 1:8 – Will I not on that day, declares the LORD, destroy the wise men out of Edom, and understanding out of Mount Esau?
1 Cor 1:19 – For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart."
1 Cor 1:20 – Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
1 Cor 3:19 – For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, "He catches the wise in their craftiness,"
Meet disasters
Isa 5:13 – Therefore my people go into exile for lack of knowledge; their honored men go hungry, and their multitude is parched with thirst.
Isa 5:21 – Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight!
Isa 27:11 – When its boughs are dry, they are broken; women come and make a fire of them. For this is a people without discernment; therefore he who made them will not have compassion on them; he who formed them will show them no favor.
Ezek 28:7 – therefore, behold, I will bring foreigners upon you, the most ruthless of the nations; and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and defile your splendor.
Ezek 28:17 – Your heart was proud because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor. I cast you to the ground; I exposed you before kings, to feast their eyes on you.
Hos 4:6 – My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
Lk 11:52 – Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge. You did not enter yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering."
Sin and come to ruin
Hos 4:14 – I will not punish your daughters when they play the whore, nor your brides when they commit adultery; for the men themselves go aside with prostitutes and sacrifice with cult prostitutes, and a people without understanding shall come to ruin.
Rom 1:28 – And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done.
1 Cor 8:7 – However, not all possess this knowledge. But some, through former association with idols, eat food as really offered to an idol, and their conscience, being weak, is defiled.
1 Cor 8:10 – For if anyone sees you who have knowledge eating in an idol's temple, will he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols?
1 Cor 8:11 – And so by your knowledge this weak person is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died.
Tit 1:15 – To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their minds and their consciences are defiled.
2 Pet 2:20 – For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.
Do not know God
Isa 1:3 – The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand."
Hos 4:1 – Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a controversy with the inhabitants of the land. There is no faithfulness or steadfast love, and no knowledge of God in the land;
Hos 13:2 – And now they sin more and more, and make for themselves metal images, idols skillfully made of their silver, all of them the work of craftsmen. It is said of them, "Those who offer human sacrifice kiss calves!"
Rom 1:28 – And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done.
Make and worship idols
Isa 44:19 – No one considers, nor is there knowledge or discernment to say, "Half of it I burned in the fire; I also baked bread on its coals; I roasted meat and have eaten. And shall I make the rest of it an abomination? Shall I fall down before a block of wood?"
Jer 10:14 – Every man is stupid and without knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols, for his images are false, and there is no breath in them.
Jer 51:17 – Every man is stupid and without knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols, for his images are false, and there is no breath in them.
Hos 13:2 – And now they sin more and more, and make for themselves metal images, idols skillfully made of their silver, all of them the work of craftsmen. It is said of them, "Those who offer human sacrifice kiss calves!"
Be proud
Ezek 28:17 – Your heart was proud because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor. I cast you to the ground; I exposed you before kings, to feast their eyes on you.
1 Cor 8:1 – Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that "all of us possess knowledge." This "knowledge" puffs up, but love builds up.
Teach the wrong message
Dan 11:33 – And the wise among the people shall make many understand, though for some days they shall stumble by sword and flame, by captivity and plunder.
Lk 11:52 – Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge. You did not enter yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering."
Have zeal not according to knowledge
Rom 10:2 – I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.
Deut 4:6 – Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, 'Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.'
Job 28:28 – And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
Verbs with "Wisdom" (חָכְמָה) as Subject
Find, מָצָא
Job 28:12 – "But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?
Prov 10:13 – On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
Come, בֹּוא
Job 28:20 – "From where, then, does wisdom come? And where is the place of understanding?
Prov 2:10 – for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;
Be much, הַרְבָּה
1 Kgs 4:30 – so that Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.
Die, מוּת
Job 12:2 – "No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.
Swallow, בָּלַע
Ps 107:27 – they reeled and staggered like drunken men and were at their wits' end.
Call, קָרָא
Prov 8:1 – Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice?
Settle, נוּחַ
Prov 14:33 – Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
Stand, עָמַד
Eccl 2:9 – So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me.
Be alive, חָיָה
Eccl 7:12 – For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
Be strong, עָזַז
Eccl 7:19 – Wisdom gives strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
Be light, אֹור
Eccl 8:1 – Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.
Perish, אָבַד
Isa 29:14 – therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with this people, with wonder upon wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the discernment of their discerning men shall be hidden."
Overhanging, סָרוּחַ
Jer 49:7 – Concerning Edom. Thus says the LORD of hosts: "Is wisdom no more in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom vanished?
Verbs with "Wisdom" (חָכְמָה) as Object
Give, נָתַן
Ex 31:6 – And behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. And I have given to all able men ability, that they may make all that I have commanded you:
Ex 36:1 – "Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whom the LORD has put skill and intelligence to know how to do any work in the construction of the sanctuary shall work in accordance with all that the LORD has commanded."
Ex 36:2 – And Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whose mind the LORD had put skill, everyone whose heart stirred him up to come to do the work.
1 Kgs 4:29 – And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore,
1 Kgs 5:12 – And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him. And there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.
2 Chr 1:10 – Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?"
2 Chr 1:12 – wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as none of the kings had who were before you, and none after you shall have the like."
Prov 2:6 – For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
Prov 29:15 – The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Eccl 2:26 – For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
Know, דָּעָה
Job 32:7 – I said, 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'
Ps 51:6 – Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.
Prov 1:2 – To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight,
Prov 24:14 – Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Eccl 1:17 – And I applied my heart to know wisdom and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also is but a striving after wind.
Eccl 8:16 – When I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done on earth, how neither day nor night do one's eyes see sleep,
Hear, שָׁמַע
1 Kgs 4:34 – And people of all nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.
1 Kgs 10:8 – Happy are your men! Happy are your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!
1 Kgs 10:24 – And the whole earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
2 Chr 9:7 – Happy are your wives! Happy are these your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!
2 Chr 9:23 – And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
See, רָאָה
1 Kgs 10:4 – And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
2 Chr 9:3 – And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
Eccl 1:16 – I said in my heart, "I have acquired great wisdom, surpassing all who were over Jerusalem before me, and my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge."
Eccl 2:12 – So I turned to consider wisdom and madness and folly. For what can the man do who comes after the king? Only what has already been done.
Eccl 9:13 – I have also seen this example of wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great to me.
Buy, קָנָה
Prov 4:5 – Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.
Prov 4:7 – The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.
Prov 16:16 – How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Prov 17:16 – Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?
Be full, מָלֵא
Ex 35:35 – He has filled them with skill to do every sort of work done by an engraver or by a designer or by an embroiderer in blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen, or by a weaver–by any sort of workman or skilled designer.
1 Kgs 7:14 – He was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze. And he was full of wisdom, understanding, and skill for making any work in bronze. He came to King Solomon and did all his work.
Add, יָסַף
1 Kgs 10:7 – but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, the half was not told me. Your wisdom and prosperity surpass the report that I heard.
Eccl 1:16 – I said in my heart, "I have acquired great wisdom, surpassing all who were over Jerusalem before me, and my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge."
Find, מָצָא
Job 32:13 – Beware lest you say, 'We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not a man.'
Prov 3:13 – Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,
Seek, בָּקַשׁ
Prov 14:6 – A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.
Eccl 7:25 – I turned my heart to know and to search out and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know the wickedness of folly and the foolishness that is madness.
Ask, שָׁאַל
2 Chr 1:11 – God answered Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, and have not even asked long life, but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself that you may govern my people over whom I have made you king,
Clip, גָּרַע
Job 15:8 – Have you listened in the council of God? And do you limit wisdom to yourself?
Put, שִׁית
Job 38:36 – Who has put wisdom in the inward parts or given understanding to the mind?
Mutter, הָגָה
Ps 37:30 – The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
Despise, בּוּז
Prov 1:7 – The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Thrive, נוּב
Prov 10:31 – The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
Sell, מָכַר
Prov 23:23 – Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Love, אָהַב
Prov 29:3 – He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Learn, לָמַד
Prov 30:3 – I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.
Destroy, שָׁחַת
Ezek 28:17 – Your heart was proud because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor. I cast you to the ground; I exposed you before kings, to feast their eyes on you.
Verbs with "Wisdom" (חָכְמָה) as Indirect Object
Hear, שָׁמַע
1 Kgs 10:6 – And she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,
2 Chr 9:5 – And she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,
Give attention, קָשַׁב
Prov 2:2 – making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding;
Prov 5:1 – My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding,
Be full, מָלֵא
Ex 31:3 – and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship,
Found, יָסַד
Prov 3:19 – The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens;
Say, אָמַר
Prov 7:4 – Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call insight your intimate friend,
Build, בָּנָה
Prov 24:3 – By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established;
Walk, הָלַךְ
Prov 28:26 – Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
Be boastful, הָלַל
Jer 9:23 – Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches,
Be prudent, שָׂכַל
Dan 1:4 – youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace, and to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans.
Adjectives Modifying "Wisdom" (חָכְמָה)
[NEG], אַיִן
Prov 21:30 – No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD.
Eccl 9:10 – Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.
Not, הֲלֹא
Prov 8:1 – Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice?
Predicate Complements of "Wisdom" (חָכְמָה)
In, among, בְּ
1 Kgs 3:28 – And all Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered, and they stood in awe of the king, because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him to do justice.
Job 12:12 – Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days.
Eccl 7:12 – For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
Eccl 9:10 – Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.
Pleasant, טוֹב
Prov 8:11 – for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
Eccl 7:11 – Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun.
Eccl 9:16 – But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man's wisdom is despised and his words are not heard.
Eccl 9:18 – Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
Together with, אֵת
Prov 11:2 – When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.
Prov 13:10 – By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.
Prov 17:24 – The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
With, עִם
Job 12:13 – "With God are wisdom and might; he has counsel and understanding.
Despise, בָּזָה
Eccl 9:16 – But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man's wisdom is despised and his words are not heard.
Profit, יִתְרֹון
Eccl 10:10 – If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.
Store, חֹסֶן
Isa 33:6 – and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure.
To, for, לְ
Jer 8:9 – The wise men shall be put to shame; they shall be dismayed and taken; behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, so what wisdom is in them?
Prepositions with "Wisdom" (חָכְמָה)
In, among, בְּ
Ex 31:3 – and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship,
Ex 35:26 – All the women whose hearts stirred them to use their skill spun the goats' hair.
Ex 35:31 – and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship,
2 Sam 20:22 – Then the woman went to all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and threw it out to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they dispersed from the city, every man to his home. And Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.
1 Chr 28:21 – And behold the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God; and with you in all the work will be every willing man who has skill for any kind of service; also the officers and all the people will be wholly at your command."
Job 4:21 – Is not their tent-cord plucked up within them, do they not die, and that without wisdom?'
Job 38:37 – Who can number the clouds by wisdom? Or who can tilt the waterskins of the heavens,
Ps 104:24 – O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
Prov 3:19 – The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens;
Prov 24:3 – By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established;
Prov 28:26 – Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
Prov 31:26 – She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
Eccl 1:13 – And I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven. It is an unhappy business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with.
Eccl 2:3 – I searched with my heart how to cheer my body with wine–my heart still guiding me with wisdom–and how to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was good for the children of man to do under heaven during the few days of their life.
Eccl 2:21 – because sometimes a person who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave everything to be enjoyed by someone who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil.
Eccl 7:23 – All this I have tested by wisdom. I said, "I will be wise," but it was far from me.
Eccl 9:15 – But there was found in it a poor, wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man.
Isa 10:13 – For he says: "By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom, for I have understanding; I remove the boundaries of peoples, and plunder their treasures; like a bull I bring down those who sit on thrones.
Jer 9:23 – Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches,
Jer 10:12 – It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.
Jer 51:15 – "It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.
Ezek 28:4 – by your wisdom and your understanding you have made wealth for yourself, and have gathered gold and silver into your treasuries;
Dan 1:4 – youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace, and to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans.
To, for, לְ
1 Kgs 10:23 – Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.
Job 13:5 – Oh that you would keep silent, and it would be your wisdom!
Prov 2:2 – making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding;
Prov 5:1 – My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding,
Prov 7:4 – Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call insight your intimate friend,
Eccl 2:13 – Then I saw that there is more gain in wisdom than in folly, as there is more gain in light than in darkness.
Out of, מִן
1 Kgs 4:30 – so that Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.
Eccl 7:10 – Say not, "Why were the former days better than these?" For it is not from wisdom that you ask this.
Eccl 10:1 – Dead flies make the perfumer's ointment give off a stench; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
Like, as, כְּ
2 Sam 14:20 – In order to change the course of things your servant Joab did this. But my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God to know all things that are on the earth."
1 Kgs 2:6 – Act therefore according to your wisdom, but do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.
Above, עַל
1 Kgs 10:6 – And she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,
2 Chr 9:5 – And she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,
… of "Wisdom" (חָכְמָה)
Whole, כֹּל
1 Kgs 4:30 – so that Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.
1 Kgs 10:4 – And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
Ps 107:27 – they reeled and staggered like drunken men and were at their wits' end.
Dan 1:4 – youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace, and to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans.
Dan 1:17 – As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Spirit, wind, רוּחַ
Ex 28:3 – You shall speak to all the skillful, whom I have filled with a spirit of skill, that they make Aaron's garments to consecrate him for my priesthood.
Deut 34:9 – And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. So the people of Israel obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Isa 11:2 – And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.
Beginning, רֵאשִׁית
Ps 111:10 – The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Prov 4:7 – The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.
Multitude, רֹב
Eccl 1:18 – For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
Ezek 28:5 – by your great wisdom in your trade you have increased your wealth, and your heart has become proud in your wealth–
Great number, מַרְבִּית
2 Chr 9:6 – but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, half the greatness of your wisdom was not told me; you surpass the report that I heard.
Bag, מֶשֶׁךְ
Job 28:18 – No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.
Heart, לֵבָב
Ps 90:12 – So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Way, דֶּרֶךְ
Prov 4:11 – I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness.
Beginning, תְּחִלָּה
Prov 9:10 – The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
Chastening, מוּסָר
Prov 15:33 – The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Well, מָקֹור
Prov 18:4 – The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
Beauty, יֳפִי
Ezek 28:7 – therefore, behold, I will bring foreigners upon you, the most ruthless of the nations; and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and defile your splendor.
Word, דָּבָר
Dan 1:20 – And in every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his kingdom.
"Wisdom" (חָכְמָה) of …
You
1 Kgs 2:6 – Act therefore according to your wisdom, but do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.
1 Kgs 10:6 – And she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,
1 Kgs 10:8 – Happy are your men! Happy are your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!
2 Chr 9:5 – And she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,
2 Chr 9:6 – but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, half the greatness of your wisdom was not told me; you surpass the report that I heard.
2 Chr 9:7 – Happy are your wives! Happy are these your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!
Ezek 28:4 – by your wisdom and your understanding you have made wealth for yourself, and have gathered gold and silver into your treasuries;
Ezek 28:5 – by your great wisdom in your trade you have increased your wealth, and your heart has become proud in your wealth–
Ezek 28:7 – therefore, behold, I will bring foreigners upon you, the most ruthless of the nations; and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and defile your splendor.
Ezek 28:17 – Your heart was proud because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor. I cast you to the ground; I exposed you before kings, to feast their eyes on you.
Him
1 Kgs 4:34 – And people of all nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.
1 Kgs 10:24 – And the whole earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
1 Kgs 11:41 – Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon?
2 Chr 9:23 – And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
Eccl 9:15 – But there was found in it a poor, wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man.
Jer 9:23 – Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches,
Jer 10:12 – It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.
Jer 51:15 – "It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.
Solomon, שְׁלֹמֹה
1 Kgs 4:30 – so that Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.
1 Kgs 4:34 – And people of all nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.
1 Kgs 10:4 – And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
2 Chr 9:3 – And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
I
Prov 5:1 – My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding,
Eccl 2:9 – So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me.
Isa 10:13 – For he says: "By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom, for I have understanding; I remove the boundaries of peoples, and plunder their treasures; like a bull I bring down those who sit on thrones.
Them
Ps 107:27 – they reeled and staggered like drunken men and were at their wits' end.
Jer 49:7 – Concerning Edom. Thus says the LORD of hosts: "Is wisdom no more in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom vanished?
Understanding, תְּבוּנָה
Ex 35:31 – and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship,
Heart, לֵב
Ex 35:35 – He has filled them with skill to do every sort of work done by an engraver or by a designer or by an embroiderer in blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen, or by a weaver–by any sort of workman or skilled designer.
You
Deut 4:6 – Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, 'Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.'
Messenger, מַלְאָךְ
2 Sam 14:20 – In order to change the course of things your servant Joab did this. But my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God to know all things that are on the earth."
Her
2 Sam 20:22 – Then the woman went to all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and threw it out to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they dispersed from the city, every man to his home. And Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.
God/god(s), אֱלֹהִים
1 Kgs 3:28 – And all Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered, and they stood in awe of the king, because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him to do justice.
Whole, כֹּל
1 Kgs 4:30 – so that Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.
Egypt, מִצְרַיִם
1 Kgs 4:30 – so that Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.
Shrewd, עָרוּם
Prov 14:8 – The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
Human, mankind, אָדָם
Eccl 8:1 – Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.
Poor, מִסְכֵּן
Eccl 9:16 – But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man's wisdom is despised and his words are not heard.
Wise, חָכָם
Isa 29:14 – therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with this people, with wonder upon wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the discernment of their discerning men shall be hidden."
You
Isa 47:10 – You felt secure in your wickedness, you said, "No one sees me"; your wisdom and your knowledge led you astray, and you said in your heart, "I am, and there is no one besides me."
What, לָמָּה
Jer 8:9 – The wise men shall be put to shame; they shall be dismayed and taken; behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, so what wisdom is in them?
Understanding, בִּינָה
Dan 1:20 – And in every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his kingdom.
… and "Wisdom" (חָכְמָה)
Word, דָּבָר
1 Kgs 10:6 – And she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,
2 Chr 9:5 – And she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,
Riches, עֹשֶׁר
1 Kgs 10:23 – Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.
2 Chr 9:22 – Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.
Son, בֵּן
1 Kgs 4:30 – so that Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.
Wisdom, חָכְמָה
1 Kgs 4:30 – so that Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.
Knowledge, דַּעַת
Eccl 9:10 – Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.
Missive, סֵפֶר
Dan 1:17 – As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
"Wisdom" (חָכְמָה) and …
Knowledge, דַּעַת
Eccl 1:16 – I said in my heart, "I have acquired great wisdom, surpassing all who were over Jerusalem before me, and my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge."
Eccl 2:21 – because sometimes a person who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave everything to be enjoyed by someone who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil.
Eccl 2:26 – For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
Isa 33:6 – and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure.
Isa 47:10 – You felt secure in your wickedness, you said, "No one sees me"; your wisdom and your knowledge led you astray, and you said in your heart, "I am, and there is no one besides me."
Understanding, תְּבוּנָה
Ex 31:3 – and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship,
Ex 36:1 – "Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whom the LORD has put skill and intelligence to know how to do any work in the construction of the sanctuary shall work in accordance with all that the LORD has commanded."
1 Kgs 7:14 – He was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze. And he was full of wisdom, understanding, and skill for making any work in bronze. He came to King Solomon and did all his work.
Ezek 28:4 – by your wisdom and your understanding you have made wealth for yourself, and have gathered gold and silver into your treasuries;
Knowledge, מַדָּע
2 Chr 1:10 – Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?"
2 Chr 1:11 – God answered Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, and have not even asked long life, but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself that you may govern my people over whom I have made you king,
2 Chr 1:12 – wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as none of the kings had who were before you, and none after you shall have the like."
Chastening, מוּסָר
Prov 1:2 – To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight,
Prov 1:7 – The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Prov 23:23 – Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Whole, כֹּל
Ex 35:31 – and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship,
1 Kgs 4:30 – so that Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.
Understanding, בִּינָה
Deut 4:6 – Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, 'Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.'
Prov 23:23 – Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Madness, הֹולֵלֹות
Eccl 1:17 – And I applied my heart to know wisdom and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also is but a striving after wind.
Eccl 2:12 – So I turned to consider wisdom and madness and folly. For what can the man do who comes after the king? Only what has already been done.
Folly, סִכְלוּת
Eccl 1:17 – And I applied my heart to know wisdom and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also is but a striving after wind.
Eccl 2:12 – So I turned to consider wisdom and madness and folly. For what can the man do who comes after the king? Only what has already been done.
Work, מְלָאכָה
Ex 35:31 – and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship,
Wisdom, חָכְמָה
1 Kgs 4:30 – so that Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.
Pleasant, טוֹב
1 Kgs 10:7 – but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, the half was not told me. Your wisdom and prosperity surpass the report that I heard.
House, בַּיִת
2 Chr 9:3 – And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
Strength, גְּבוּרָה
Job 12:13 – "With God are wisdom and might; he has counsel and understanding.
Know, דָּעָה
Eccl 1:17 – And I applied my heart to know wisdom and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also is but a striving after wind.
Advantage, כִּשְׁרֹון
Eccl 2:21 – because sometimes a person who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave everything to be enjoyed by someone who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil.
Joy, שִׂמְחָה
Eccl 2:26 – For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
Account, חֶשְׁבֹּון
Eccl 7:25 – I turned my heart to know and to search out and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know the wickedness of folly and the foolishness that is madness.
"Wisdom" (חָכְמָה) as Adjunct of …
Secret, תַּעֲלֻמָה
Job 11:6 – and that he would tell you the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know then that God exacts of you less than your guilt deserves.
