22 Bible Verses about Benefits Of Wisdom

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Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge, he must exert a great deal of effort; so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

Ecclesiastes 7:11

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

Proverbs 24:14

Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

I realized that wisdom is preferable to folly, just as light is preferable to darkness:

Proverbs 18:4

The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

Ecclesiastes 4:13

A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.

Proverbs 19:8

The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

Job 28:18

Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.

Job 28:17

Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth.

Job 28:15

Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.

Job 28:16

It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires.

Job 28:19

The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.

Proverbs 8:11

For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

Ecclesiastes 9:16

So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man's wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.

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