Wisdom Verses
Scripture from Proverbs, Psalms, and beyond on seeking God's wisdom in all aspects of life.
If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.
Hear my words, O ye wise {men}; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, {that he should do} wickedness; and {from} the Almighty, {that he should commit} iniquity. {men...: Heb. men of heart}
If now {thou hast} understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me. {of...: Heb. of heart}
Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words {were} without wisdom.
Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?
Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.
I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
For truly my words {shall} not {be} false: he that is perfect in knowledge {is} with thee.
Behold, God {is} mighty, and despiseth not {any: he is} mighty in strength {and} wisdom. {wisdom: Heb. heart}
But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge. {perish: Heb. pass away}