17 Bible Verses about Man's Wisdom

The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.

On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

And the wise among the people shall make many understand, though for some days they shall stumble by sword and flame, by captivity and plunder.

Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established;

And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

I have also seen this example of wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great to me.

Oh that you would keep silent, and it would be your wisdom!

Concerning Edom. Thus says the LORD of hosts: "Is wisdom no more in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom vanished?

When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.

Whoever keeps a command will know no evil thing, and the wise heart will know the proper time and the just way.

Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.

The master commended the dishonest manager for his shrewdness. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light.