15 Bible Verses about God Giving Understanding

But truly it is the spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty that makes for understanding.

Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.

Evil men do not understand justice. Those who seek Jehovah understand all things.

The respect and reverence for Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. All who obey his commandments show good sense (insight) and understanding. His praise endures (continues) forever.

Your laws are righteous forever. Give me understanding that I may live.

I get understanding from your precepts. Therefore I hate every false way.

The unfolding of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

The king found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his entire realm. This was in every matter of wisdom and understanding.

There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods. In your fathers day, light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, were found in him. King Nebuchadnezzar, your father, made him master of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and soothsayers.

Concerning me, this secret is not revealed to me to give me more wisdom than anyone else. It is for the purpose that the interpretation may be made known to the king; that you may know the thoughts of your mind.

He instructed me: O Daniel, he said, I have now come to give you wisdom (insight) and understanding.

Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God. This is so we might know the things that are freely given to us from God.

Since the day we heard about you, we have not ceased to pray and make request for you. We pray for you to be filled with the [intimate accurate] knowledge (discernment) (recognition) of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. (Philippians 1:9) (John 17:3)

I have more insight than all my teachers, for your laws are my meditation.

I understand more than the aged, since I have observed your precepts.