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Bible Verses About wisdom and knowledge

10 key scriptures

What does the Bible say about wisdom and knowledge? Browse 10 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.

10 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 fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. the beginning: or, the principal part
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. a good: or, good success his commandments: Heb. them
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. defence: Heb. shadow
And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. rudiments: or, elements make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure , then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. partiality: or, wrangling
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

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