‘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 Kings 3:11
‘But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man does not know its worth, and it is not found in the land of the living. The deep says, ‘It is not in me,’ and the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ It cannot be bought for gold, and silver cannot be weighed as its price. It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.’ Job 28:12-16
‘And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’ Job 28:28
‘Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding.’ Proverbs 3:13,14
‘for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.’ Proverbs 8:11
‘Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun. 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.’ Ecclesiastes 7:11-12
‘but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.’ 1 Corinthians 1:24
‘And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.’ 1 Corinthians 1:30
‘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.” Matthew 11:19
‘O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.’ Psalm 104:24
‘Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.’ James 3:13-17
What is your favorite Scripture on wisdom?
