50 Bible Verses of Wisdom for Enlightened Living

These Bible verses about wisdom offer guidance, knowledge, and understanding to navigate life's challenges with God's divine insight. May they inspire and lead you to walk in wisdom and seek the path of righteousness.

7/19/20234 min read

1. Proverbs 2:6 - "For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."

2. James 1:5 - "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

3. Proverbs 4:7 - "The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding."

4. Proverbs 3:13 - "Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding."

5. Proverbs 16:16 - "How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!"

6. Psalm 111:10 - "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise."

7. Proverbs 9:10 - "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."

8. Proverbs 19:8 - "The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper."

9. Colossians 3:16 - "Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts."

10. Proverbs 13:10 - "Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice."

11. Ecclesiastes 7:12 - "Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it."

12. Proverbs 2:10 - "For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul."

13. Proverbs 19:20 - "Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end, you will be counted among the wise."

14. Psalm 37:30 - "The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just."

15. Proverbs 24:14 - "Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off."

16. Proverbs 10:13 - "Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense."

17. Proverbs 2:7 - "He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless."

18. James 3:17 - "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere."

19. Proverbs 10:31 - "From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be silenced."

20. Proverbs 11:2 - "When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."

21. Proverbs 12:15 - "The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice."

22. Proverbs 14:29 - "Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly."

23. Proverbs 16:21 - "The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction."

24. Proverbs 23:23 - "Buy the truth and do not sell it—wisdom, instruction and insight as well."

25. Proverbs 28:26 - "Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe."

26. Ephesians 1:17 - "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better."

27. Proverbs 31:26 - "She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue."

28. Psalm 119:66 - "Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands."

29. Ecclesiastes 8:1 - "Who is like the wise? Who knows the explanation of things? A person’s wisdom brightens their face and changes its hard appearance."

30. Proverbs 15:33 - "Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor."

31. Proverbs 16:23 - "The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction."

32. Proverbs 21:30 - "There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord."

33. James 3:13 - "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom."

34. Proverbs 24:5 - "A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength."

35. Proverbs 28:11 - "A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him."

36. Colossians 4:5 - "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity."

37. Proverbs 3:21 - "My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion."

38. Psalm 49:3 - "My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding."

39. Proverbs 29:11 - "Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end."

40. Ecclesiastes 2:26 - "To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and happiness."

41. Proverbs 1:7 - "The fear

of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."

42. James 1:19 - "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."

43. Proverbs 17:24 - "A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth."

44. Proverbs 3:35 - "The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame."

45. Proverbs 4:11 - "I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths."

46. Proverbs 8:10 - "Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold."

47. James 3:15 - "Such wisdom does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic."

48. Proverbs 13:3 - "Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin."

49. Proverbs 14:16 - "A wise person fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure."

50. Proverbs 14:18 - "The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge."

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