Wisdom Verses
Scripture from Proverbs, Psalms, and beyond on seeking God's wisdom in all aspects of life.
An hypocrite with {his} mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. {void...: Heb. destitute of heart}
Where no counsel {is}, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors {there is} safety.
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool {shall be} servant to the wise of heart.
The fruit of the righteous {is} a tree of life; and he that winneth souls {is} wise. {winneth: Heb. taketh}
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof {is} brutish.
The thoughts of the righteous {are} right: {but} the counsels of the wicked {are} deceit.
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. {of a...: Heb. perverse of heart}
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain {persons is} void of understanding.
The way of a fool {is} right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel {is} wise.
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent {man} covereth shame. {presently: Heb. in that day}
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise {is} health.