Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

So

Psalm 39:4

Lord, let me know my [life’s] end
And [to appreciate] the extent of my days;
Let me know how frail I am [how transient is my stay here].
Deuteronomy 32:29

“O that they were wise, that they understood this,
That they could discern their future and ultimate fate!
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) where you are going.
Luke 12:35
“Be dressed and ready for active service, and keep your lamps continuously burning.
John 9:4
We must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.
Ephesians 5:16
making the very most of your time [on earth, recognizing and taking advantage of each opportunity and using it with wisdom and diligence], because the days are [filled with] evil.

That

Job 28:28

“But to man He said, ‘Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord—that is wisdom;
And to depart from evil is understanding.’”
Proverbs 2:2

So that your ear is attentive to [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding [seeking it conscientiously and striving for it eagerly];
Proverbs 3:13

Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],
Proverbs 4:5

“Get [skillful and godly] wisdom! Acquire understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]!
Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 7:1
My son, keep my words
And treasure my commandments within you [so they are readily available to guide you].
Proverbs 8:32

“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me,
For blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] are they who keep my ways.
Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Proverbs 18:1
He who [willfully] separates himself [from God and man] seeks his own desire,
He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
Proverbs 22:17

Listen carefully and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
Proverbs 23:12

Apply your heart to discipline
And your ears to words of knowledge.

General references

Proverbs 4:20

My son, pay attention to my words and be willing to learn;
Open your ears to my sayings.