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Bible Verses About seeking knowledge

11 key scriptures

What does the Bible say about seeking knowledge? Browse 11 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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TranslationKey Verse: James 1:5
King James (KJV)If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

11 Key Scriptures

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. the beginning: or, the principal part
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. destroyed: Heb. cut off
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. is strong: Heb. is in strength increaseth: Heb. strengtheneth might
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: in: or, for the acknowledgement

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