Thematic Bible: True wisdom, general references to
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Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The search for
I decided to carefully and thoroughly examine all that has been accomplished on earth. I concluded: God has given people a burdensome task that keeps them occupied.
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When I tried to gain wisdom and to observe the activity on earth -- even though it prevents anyone from sleeping day or night --
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(Tav) Listen to my cry for help, O Lord! Give me insight by your word!
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if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure,
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"But wisdom -- where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?
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"But wisdom -- where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?
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Next, I decided to consider wisdom, as well as foolish behavior and ideas. For what more can the king's successor do than what the king has already done?
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I tried to understand, examine, and comprehend the role of wisdom in the scheme of things, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the insanity of folly.
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Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Prayer for
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.
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So teach us to consider our mortality, so that we might live wisely.
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For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
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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."
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indeed, if you call out for discernment -- raise your voice for understanding --
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I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him,
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Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The preciousness of
I realized that wisdom is preferable to folly, just as light is preferable to darkness:
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It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires.
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For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.
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Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.
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Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding. For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Promised
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.
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For to the one who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner, he gives the task of amassing wealth -- only to give it to the one who pleases God. This task of the wicked is futile -- like chasing the wind!
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For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
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He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;
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For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
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Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Lays an immovable foundation
"Everyone who hears these words of mine and does them is like a wise man who built his house on rock.
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For one person is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, and another the message of knowledge according to the same Spirit,
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Now we do speak wisdom among the mature, but not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are perishing.
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Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Examples of men possessing
He was wiser than any man, including Ethan the Ezrahite or Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. He was famous in all the neighboring nations.
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Yet they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.
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In every matter of wisdom and insight the king asked them about, he found them to be ten times better than any of the magicians and astrologers that were in his entire empire.
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Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.
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Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Call of
Wisdom calls out in the street, she shouts loudly in the plazas;
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Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?
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She has sent out her female servants; she calls out on the highest places of the city.
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Experience augments
Wisdom calls out in the street, she shouts loudly in the plazas;
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I said to myself, 'Age should speak, and length of years should make wisdom known.'
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To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
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Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The supreme acquisition
Wisdom is supreme -- so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
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Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out its seven pillars.
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Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Full of spiritual fruits
Nevertheless you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know.
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But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.
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Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The scriptures the source of
and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
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Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Apprehends divine truth
Who is wise? Let him discern these things! Who is discerning? Let him understand them! For the ways of the Lord are right; the godly walk in them, but in them the rebellious stumble.
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Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The fear of God constitutes
And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
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