17 Bible Verses about Man's Wisdom

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Psalm 37:30

The mouth of the righteous one produces wisdom; his tongue speaks justice.

Psalm 49:3

My mouth will speak wisely, and I will understand what I think about.

Proverbs 10:13

Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.

Proverbs 9:9

Counsel a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will add to his learning.

Daniel 11:33

Insightful people will impart understanding to many, though they'll fall by sword, by fire, by captivity, and as war booty for a while.

Ecclesiastes 8:1

Who is really wise? Who knows how to interpret this saying: "A person's wisdom improves his appearance, softening a harsh countenance."

Ecclesiastes 9:13

I also observed this example of wisdom on earth, and it seemed important to me:

Job 13:5

I wish you'd all just shut up. Then at least you would appear to be wise.

Jeremiah 49:7

To Edom: This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished among the prudent? Is their wisdom gone?

Proverbs 21:11

When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom; but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Ecclesiastes 8:5

Whoever obeys his commands will not experience harm, and the wise in heart will discern both the appropriate time and response.

Luke 16:8

The master praised the dishonest servant manager for being so clever, because worldly people are more clever than enlightened people in dealing with their own.

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