Wisdom Verses
Scripture from Proverbs, Psalms, and beyond on seeking God's wisdom in all aspects of life.
Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
Lo, their good {is} not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Shall {any} teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high.
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself? {as he...: or, if he may be profitable, doth his good success depend thereon?}
Yet he filled their houses with good {things}: but the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
Men groan from out of the city, and the soul of the wounded crieth out: yet God layeth not folly {to them}.
How hast thou counselled {him that hath} no wisdom? and {how} hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?
The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. {the proud: Heb. pride}
But where shall wisdom be found? and where {is} the place of understanding?
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom {is} above rubies. {coral: or, Ramoth}
Whence then cometh wisdom? and where {is} the place of understanding?