11 Bible Verses about Human Intellect

But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean.

But the Lord saw that the wickedness of humankind had become great on the earth. Every inclination of the thoughts of their minds was only evil all the time.

Then the king said to Shimei, "You are well aware of the way you mistreated my father David. The Lord will punish you for what you did.

So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours." The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request. God said to him, "Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies,read more.
I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.

Everyone in the world wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.

Accept instruction from his mouth and store up his words in your heart.

A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones. The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him. The wicked will be thrown down in his trouble, but the righteous have refuge even in the threat of death.read more.
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.

The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord. All a person's ways seem right in his own opinion, but the Lord evaluates the motives. Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.read more.
The Lord works everything for its own ends -- even the wicked for the day of disaster. The Lord abhors every arrogant person; rest assured that they will not go unpunished. Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil. When a person's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he even reconciles his enemies to himself. Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice. A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.

There are many plans in a person's mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.

Counsel in a person's heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.

for their hearts contemplate violence, and their lips speak harm.