17 Bible Verses about wise
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For this world's "wisdom" is foolishness to God. For it is written [Job 5:13], "He [i.e., God] catches wise people in their cleverness."
Who [then] is the wise and understanding person among you? He should show by his good conduct [that he has] deeds of gentleness [stemming] from wisdom.
Where is the wise person? And where is the expert in the law? [And] where is the debater of this world?
For it is written [Isa. 29:14], "I [i.e., God] will destroy the wisdom of wise people, and will set aside [i.e., hinder] the understanding of intelligent people."
No one should fool himself. If any person among you thinks he is smart, by human standards, he should become a "fool," so that he can become [really] wise.
From Thematic Bible
Angels » Nature » Wise
Christ » Spirit of » Wise
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
[Because of that], I advise you to buy from me gold, refined by fire, so that you will become rich; and white clothing to wear, so that you can cover yourself and not be seen as shamefully naked; and eye drops for your eyes, so that you can see. [Note: The foregoing all refer to taking measures for becoming more spiritual].
Then while he was seated in Pilate's courtroom of justice, Pilate's wife sent [word] to him, saying, "You should have nothing to do with that innocent man. For I was very troubled in a dream over him today." [Note: That is, she was troubled over a dream she had before waking up that morning].
Edomites, the » Character of » Wise
Heart » Renewed » Wise
character of the renewed Heart » Wise
Locusts » Described as » Wise
The poor » May be » Wise
Spirit of Christ » Wise
Thoughts » Wise » Wise
Finally, brothers, give [careful] thought to these things: Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is commendable. If it is excellent; if it is praiseworthy; [think about it].
Wise » Choice, examples of » Thoughts
Finally, brothers, give [careful] thought to these things: Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is commendable. If it is excellent; if it is praiseworthy; [think about it].
Wise » Choice, examples of » Counsel, examples of
[Because of that], I advise you to buy from me gold, refined by fire, so that you will become rich; and white clothing to wear, so that you can cover yourself and not be seen as shamefully naked; and eye drops for your eyes, so that you can see. [Note: The foregoing all refer to taking measures for becoming more spiritual].
Then while he was seated in Pilate's courtroom of justice, Pilate's wife sent [word] to him, saying, "You should have nothing to do with that innocent man. For I was very troubled in a dream over him today." [Note: That is, she was troubled over a dream she had before waking up that morning].
Wise » Choice, examples of » Women
Wise » Choice, examples of » Men, general references to
Now Jesus was born in Bethlehem [a small town] in Judea during the time when Herod [the Great] was king [of Judea]. About that time some astrologer/sages from the east [i.e., Persia] came to Jerusalem, saying,
Wise » Choice, examples of » The psalmist
Wise » Words » Appropriate
Wise » Words » Forcible
Wise » Choice, examples of
Wise » Words » Inspiring and unforgettable
Wise » Words » Gracious
Wise » Words » Pleasant
Wise » Choice, examples of » moses
but chose rather to suffer mistreatment with God's people [i.e., the Israelites] than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a brief time.
Wise » Choice, examples of » Joshua
Wise » Choice, examples of » Solomon
Wise » Words » Comforting
Wise » Choice, examples of » Mary
But only one thing is [really] needful. For Mary has made the better choice, which will not be taken away from her."
Topics on Wise
Be Wise!
Matthew 10:16Here is how it will be: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore you should be as crafty [Note: The Greek word here is "sensible"] as snakes, yet as harmless [Note: The Greek word is "sincere"] as doves.
Fools Becoming Wise
Romans 2:20if you are instructors of the ignorant, and teachers of babies [i.e., immature people] and possess in the law of Moses the [correct] form of knowledge and truth ---
How Silence Is Wise
James 1:26If anyone considers himself to be religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, this person is self-deceived and his religion is worthless.
The Work Of The Wise
Matthew 7:24"Every person therefore, who hears these words of mine and obeys them will be like the sensible person who built his house on a [foundation of] rock.
Wise Councel
Matthew 27:19Then while he was seated in Pilate's courtroom of justice, Pilate's wife sent [word] to him, saying, "You should have nothing to do with that innocent man. For I was very troubled in a dream over him today." [Note: That is, she was troubled over a dream she had before waking up that morning].
Wise Men
Matthew 2:1Now Jesus was born in Bethlehem [a small town] in Judea during the time when Herod [the Great] was king [of Judea]. About that time some astrologer/sages from the east [i.e., Persia] came to Jerusalem, saying,
Wise Men In The Church
Matthew 23:34Therefore look, I am sending to you prophets, wise men and scholarly teachers. You will murder and crucify some of them; you will whip some of them in your synagogues and pursue them from town to town.
Related Topics
- Acquiring Wisdom
- Age
- Bad Counsel
- Beginning Of Wisdom
- Direction
- Discernment
- Education
- False Wisdom
- Fearing God
- Folly, Effects Of
- Foolishness Of Men
- Fools
