Daniel 2:21

God Reveals Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

²⁰ saying, "Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him. ²¹ He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding; ²² he reveals deep and hidden things. He knows what is in the darkness, and light resides with him.

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Daniel 7:25

He will speak words against the Most High. He will harass the holy ones of the Most High continually. His intention will be to change times established by law. They will be delivered into his hand For a time, times, and half a time.

Job 12:18

He loosens the bonds of kings and binds a loincloth around their waist.

Daniel 2:9

If you don't inform me of the dream, there is only one thing that is going to happen to you. For you have agreed among yourselves to report to me something false and deceitful until such time as things might change. So tell me the dream, and I will have confidence that you can disclose its interpretation."

Daniel 4:17

This announcement is by the decree of the sentinels; this decision is by the pronouncement of the holy ones, so that those who are alive may understand that the Most High has authority over human kingdoms, and he bestows them on whomever he wishes. He establishes over them even the lowliest of human beings.'

James 1:5

But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.

1 Kings 4:29

God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.

Daniel 4:32

You will be driven from human society, and you will live with the wild animals. You will be fed grass like oxen, and seven periods of time will pass by for you before you understand that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms and gives them to whomever he wishes."

Exodus 31:3

and I have filled him with the Spirit of God in skill, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,

Exodus 31:6

Moreover, I have also given him Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, and I have given ability to all the specially skilled, that they may make everything I have commanded you:

1 Samuel 2:7-8

The Lord impoverishes and makes wealthy; he humbles and he exalts.

1 Kings 3:8-12

Your servant stands among your chosen people; they are a great nation that is too numerous to count or number.

1 Kings 3:28

When all Israel heard about the judicial decision which the king had rendered, they respected the king, for they realized that he possessed supernatural wisdom to make judicial decisions.

1 Kings 10:24

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

1 Chronicles 22:12

Only may the Lord give you insight and understanding when he places you in charge of Israel, so you may obey the law of the Lord your God.

1 Chronicles 29:30

Recorded there are all the facts about his reign and accomplishments, and an account of the events that involved him, Israel, and all the neighboring kingdoms.

2 Chronicles 1:10-12

Now give me wisdom and discernment so I can effectively lead this nation. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours."

Esther 1:13

The king then inquired of the wise men who were discerners of the times -- for it was the royal custom to confer with all those who were proficient in laws and legalities.

Job 34:24-29

He shatters the great without inquiry, and sets up others in their place.

Psalm 31:14-15

But I trust in you, O Lord! I declare, "You are my God!"

Psalm 75:5-7

Do not be so certain you have won! Do not speak with your head held so high!

Psalm 113:7-8

He raises the poor from the dirt, and lifts up the needy from the garbage pile,

Proverbs 2:6-7

For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 8:15-16

Kings reign by means of me, and potentates decree righteousness;

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

For everything there is an appointed time, and an appropriate time for every activity on earth:

Jeremiah 27:5-7

"I made the earth and the people and animals on it by my mighty power and great strength, and I give it to whomever I see fit.

Daniel 11:6

After some years have passed, they will form an alliance. Then the daughter of the king of the south will come to the king of the north to make an agreement, but she will not retain her power, nor will he continue in his strength. She, together with the one who brought her, her child, and her benefactor will all be delivered over at that time.

Luke 1:51-52

He has demonstrated power with his arm; he has scattered those whose pride wells up from the sheer arrogance of their hearts.

Luke 21:15

For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.

Acts 13:21-22

Then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, a man from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.

1 Corinthians 1:30

He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,

James 1:17

All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change.

James 3:15-17

Such wisdom does not come from above but is earthly, natural, demonic.

Revelation 19:16

He has a name written on his clothing and on his thigh: "King of kings and Lord of lords."