10 occurrences in 4 translations

'Practical' in the Bible

And I set my mind to know [practical] wisdom and to discern [the character of] madness and folly [in which men seem to find satisfaction]; I realized that this too is a futile grasping and chasing after the wind.

"Senseless," said I concerning laughter and pleasure, "How practical is this?"

This insight also comes from the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, who is distinguished in practical advice and magnificent in sound wisdom."

Is wood ever taken from it to make anything practical? Can it even be made into a peg to hang something on?

“So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, will be like a wise man [a far-sighted, practical, and sensible man] who built his house on the rock.

For, by the practical proof of it which you exhibit in this service, you cause God to be extolled for your fidelity to your professed adherence to the Good News of the Christ, and for the liberality of your contributions for them and for all who are in need,

since you want a practical proof of the fact that Christ speaks by my lips--He who is not feeble towards you, but powerful among you.

which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and understanding [with practical insight]

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