27 Bible Verses about Wisdom
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for to one the spirit gives the knowledge of the prophetical writings; to another the same spirit gives the knowledge of the doctrines of religion;
for it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent."
both Jews and Gentiles, he is the Christ, the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.
From Thematic Bible
Agriculture or husbandry » Requires » Wisdom
Attributes of God » Power of God » Wisdom
so that there is not a creature that is concealed from his view: but all is naked and open to the eyes of him of whom we speak. Having then so great a high priest,
Godly Fear » Described as » Wisdom
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Wisdom
If any of you is deficient in prudence, let him ask it of God, who liberally gives to all without upbraiding: and he will give it.
Gifts from God » Temporal » Wisdom
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Wisdom
If any of you is deficient in prudence, let him ask it of God, who liberally gives to all without upbraiding: and he will give it.
the Gifts of God » Temporal » Wisdom
Honey » Illustrative of » Wisdom
Jesus Christ » Names of » Wisdom
Reproof » Leads to » Wisdom
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The search for
Wisdom » God's
to God, I say, who is only wise, be glory thro' Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
Wisdom » The lord giving wisdom
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Prayer for
If any of you is deficient in prudence, let him ask it of God, who liberally gives to all without upbraiding: and he will give it.
For this cause, ever since we heard of it, we incessantly pray for you, requesting that you may be endued with respect to the knowledge of his will, with all wisdom and spiritual discernment:
Wisdom » Who is wise
for it seems as if God had exposed us apostles the last upon the stage, as persons appointed to death. for we are made a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men. we are made fools for our attachment to Christ, while you, who are christians too, still pass for the wise: we are in poverty, but you are in power: you meet with esteem, but we find contempt.
Wisdom » The wisdom of the world
Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom. but if envy and contention imbitter your minds, don't think your false pretences can stand against the truth: such wisdom is not derived from heaven; but is terrestrial, sensual, demoniacal. read more.
where false zeal, and a spirit of contention reign, there confusion and every vice prevail.
However, what we preach is wisdom, to those who are thoroughly instructed: yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who will soon come to nothing.
For tho' the doctrine of the cross seems folly to those that perish: yet we that are to be saved, do feel its energy is divine. for it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent." where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputant of this age? has not God prov'd the wisdom of this world to be downright folly.
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The preciousness of
Wisdom » What wisdom is
Wisdom » Christ's
both Jews and Gentiles, he is the Christ, the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
and the child grew in stature and in all the improvements of the mind; he was stor'd with wisdom, and was the object of divine favour.
and when he was come into his native country, he taught them in their synagogue, in such a manner that they cry'd out with astonishment, how came this man by all this wisdom, and extraordinary power?
Wisdom » What is wisdom
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Promised
If any of you is deficient in prudence, let him ask it of God, who liberally gives to all without upbraiding: and he will give it.
for I will make you speak with such strength of argument, as all your adversaries shall not be able to contradict or withstand.
Wisdom » Those that are wise according to the world
because when they knew God, they did not with gratitude glorify him as God, but their reasoning became extravagance, and their minds, void of judgment, were involv'd in darkness. pretending to be wise, they became fools:
let no man deceive himself: if any among you pretends to worldly wisdom, let him commence fool, in order to be truly wise.
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
but wisdom deriv'd from heaven is first dispassionate, then pacific, equitable, and obsequious: full of beneficence, and all social virtue, free from partiality, and hypocrisy.
However, what we preach is wisdom, to those who are thoroughly instructed: yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who will soon come to nothing. but we explain that mysterious plan of divine wisdom, which God had contriv'd before the ages, for our glory: which none of the rulers of this age understood: for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputant of this age? has not God prov'd the wisdom of this world to be downright folly. for whereas the world, with all their learning, did not distinguish the characters of his divine wisdom, in his works, it pleased God to save those who believe, by preaching, which they counted folly. while the Jews require signs, and the Greeks seek wisdom: read more.
we preach Christ crucified, an obstacle to the Jews indeed, and to the Gentiles foolishness: but to those who believe, both Jews and Gentiles, he is the Christ, the power of God, and the wisdom of God. for this divine doctrine, as foolish and weak as men may think it, far surpasses all their wisdom, and baffles all their power.
O the depth of the divine goodness, wisdom, and contrivance! how impenetrable are his decrees, and his ways past finding out! for who hath known the mind of the Lord, or who hath been his counsellor? who hath given any thing to him, and he will repay it? read more.
for of him, and through him, and in him are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Lays an immovable foundation
therefore, whoever heareth these instructions of mine, and puts them in practice, I will compare him to the prudent man, who built his house upon a rock:
for to one the spirit gives the knowledge of the prophetical writings; to another the same spirit gives the knowledge of the doctrines of religion;
However, what we preach is wisdom, to those who are thoroughly instructed: yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who will soon come to nothing.
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Examples of men possessing
but as they were not able to withstand the force of that sublime knowledge which appeared in his discourse,
Wisdom » What is able to make you wise
But be you attach'd to the doctrine you have learnt, with which you are intrusted, considering by whom you have been instructed: and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:
Wisdom » The lord creating everything by wisdom
Wisdom » Select readings
Wisdom » What wisdom does
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Wisdom » Where wisdom is found
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Call of
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Experience augments
Wisdom » Being wise
See then that you behave circumspectly, and not as fools, but as wise,
Wisdom » Of solomon
Wisdom » What accompanies wisdom
Wisdom » Who despises wisdom
Wisdom » Those that are wise in their own eyes
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The supreme acquisition
Wisdom » Not being wise in your own eyes
have the same respect for one another. let not your behaviour be haughty, but soften'd to the condition of those below you. be not wise in your own conceits.
Wisdom » Of bezaleel
Wisdom » Those that hear wisdom
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Full of spiritual fruits
As for you who have receiv'd the unction of the holy spirit, you know the whole affair.
but wisdom deriv'd from heaven is first dispassionate, then pacific, equitable, and obsequious: full of beneficence, and all social virtue, free from partiality, and hypocrisy.
Wisdom » Wisdom being better than wealth
Wisdom » Of aholiab
Wisdom » Of joseph
he delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him wisdom to become acceptable to Pharaoh king of Egypt; who made him governor of Egypt, and all his houshold.
Wisdom » Those that find wisdom
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Wisdom » Who is wise in their own conceit
Wisdom » Those that lack wisdom
Wisdom » Getting wisdom
Wisdom » Of hiram
Wisdom » Not making yourself over wise
Wisdom » The time when wisdom enters into your heart
Wisdom » The revenue of wisdom
Wisdom » The reward for despising wisdom
Wisdom » The reward for trusting in your own wisdom
Wisdom » The attributes of wisdom
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The scriptures the source of
and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:
Wisdom » There being no wisdom against the lord
Wisdom » What gives wisdom
Wisdom » Ceasing from your own wisdom
Wisdom » What the wise should not do
Wisdom » The wisdom of the prudent
Wisdom » The wellspring of wisdom
Wisdom » Those that get wisdom
Wisdom » Who is not wise
Wisdom » Who does not find wisdom
Wisdom » Of daniel
Wisdom » Bonding with wisdom
Wisdom » The price of wisdom
Wisdom » Wisdom belonging to God
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Apprehends divine truth
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The fear of God constitutes
Wisdom » Of the princes of the tribe of issachar
Wisdom » Of the magi (wise men from the east)
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the reign of king Herod, certain eastern Magi came to Jerusalem, with this enquiry, Where is this king of the Jews who is now born? for we have seen his rising star, and are come to pay him homage. when king Herod heard these things, he was alarm'd, and all Jerusalem with him. read more.
and having assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he enquired of them where Christ was to be born. they answered him, in Bethlehem of Judea: for these are the words of the prophet; "And thou Bethlehem in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor that shall rule my people Israel." Then Herod having privately sent for the Magi, enquired of them the exact time when the star appeared. and he sent them to Bethlehem, go, said he, make an exact enquiry about the young child, and when ye have found him, let me know it, that I too may come and pay my adorations to him. in obedience to the king, they departed, and immediately the star which they saw in the east, moved on before them, till it came to the place where the infant was, and then stood still. when they observ'd this of the star, they were extreamly well pleas'd. and entring into the house, they saw the infant with Mary his mother, and prostrating themselves, they worshipped him: then opening their treasures, they presented him with gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. but being divinely warn'd in a dream, not to go back to Herod, they returned into their own country another way.
Wisdom » Of ethan, heman, chalcol, and darda
Wisdom » God being mighty in wisdom
Wisdom » Who is not always wise
Wisdom » Of ezra
Wisdom » Of women
Wisdom » Of paul
that the patience of our Lord is for your advantage: as our dear brother Paul, according to the information he receiv'd, has writ to you,
Wisdom » Of other skilled artisans
Wisdom » of moses
at length Moses was instructed in all the sciences of the Egyptians, and had great influence by his counsels and actions.
Topics on Wisdom
Acquiring Wisdom
Luke 1:17and he shall march before him, in the spirit and power of Elias, to reconcile parents and children together, and the unruly to the practice of justice, that the people may be duly dispos'd to receive the Lord.
Benefits Of Wisdom
James 3:17but wisdom deriv'd from heaven is first dispassionate, then pacific, equitable, and obsequious: full of beneficence, and all social virtue, free from partiality, and hypocrisy.
Christ's Wisdom
1 Corinthians 1:30for from him it is that ye believe in Christ Jesus, whom God has made to us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: that,
Drawbacks To Wisdom
1 Corinthians 1:21for whereas the world, with all their learning, did not distinguish the characters of his divine wisdom, in his works, it pleased God to save those who believe, by preaching, which they counted folly.
False Wisdom
1 Corinthians 3:19for the wisdom of this world is folly, in the eye of God: as it is written, "he surprizes the wise in all their artifices."
God Gives Wisdom
Ephesians 1:17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of glory, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, whereby ye may know him:
God's Word Gives Wisdom
2 Timothy 3:15and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:
God, Wisdom Of
Romans 16:27to God, I say, who is only wise, be glory thro' Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
Man's Wisdom
Colossians 1:28he it is that we preach, exhorting, and instructing men in every part of divine knowledge, that they may all be perfectly acquainted with the doctrine of Christ Jesus.
Speaking, Wisdom In
James 1:19Wherefore, my dear brethren, let every one be eager to hear, averse to contradiction, and deaf to passion.
Teaching Wisdom
Colossians 3:16Let the christian doctrine be the familiar subject of your entertainment: in all wisdom instructing and exhorting one another, in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, melodiously tuning your grateful praises to God.
The Holy Spirit, Source Of Wisdom
Acts 6:9-10when some out of the several synagogues, belonging to the freed men, to the Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and to those of Cilicia, and of Asia, came to dispute with Stephen.
Wisdom And Guidance
James 1:5If any of you is deficient in prudence, let him ask it of God, who liberally gives to all without upbraiding: and he will give it.
Wisdom, Human Importance
Colossians 4:5Be prudent in your conduct to those, who are not christians: and make the best of of every opportunity.
Wisdom, Human Nature
Revelation 13:18here is wisdom. let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is six hundred sixty six.
Wisdom, Source Of Human
James 3:17but wisdom deriv'd from heaven is first dispassionate, then pacific, equitable, and obsequious: full of beneficence, and all social virtue, free from partiality, and hypocrisy.
Worldly Wisdom
1 Corinthians 3:19for the wisdom of this world is folly, in the eye of God: as it is written, "he surprizes the wise in all their artifices."
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