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Bible Quotes About Common Sense

12 Scripture verses about common sense from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about common sense. This collection of 16 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

12
Total Verses
10
Old Testament
2
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Common Sense

  1. Proverbs 2:6 — “For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
  2. Proverbs 3:5 — “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
  3. Proverbs 3:21 — “My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
  4. Proverbs 9:10 — “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
  5. Proverbs 9:12 — “If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
  6. Proverbs 10:13 — “In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. of understanding: Heb. of heart
  7. Proverbs 13:14 — “The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
  8. Proverbs 16:22 — “Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
  9. Proverbs 27:12 — “A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
  10. Proverbs 28:26 — “He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Old Testament Quotes About Common Sense (10)

For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. of understanding: Heb. of heart
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

New Testament Quotes About Common Sense (2)

Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another ;) their conscience: or, the conscience witnessing with them the mean: or, between themselves
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Frequently Asked Questions About Common Sense in the Bible

What does the Bible say about common sense?
The Bible contains 12 verses about common sense, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding common sense through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about common sense?
There are 12 Bible verses about common sense in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about common sense?
While many verses address common sense, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of common sense you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about common sense?
Common Sense is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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