50 Bible Verses about wise
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Get thee wisdom, get thee understanding, forget not the words of my mouth, and shrink not from them.
The chief point of wisdom is that thou be willing to obtain wisdom, and before all thy goods to get the understanding.
He that goeth in the company of wise men, shall be wise; but whoso is a companion of fools shall be hurt.
O give ear unto good counsel, and be content to be reformed; that thou mayest be wise here after.
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He compasseth the wise in their craftiness."
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of understanding is better than he that is mighty of strength.
Great men are not always wise, neither doth every aged man understand the thing that is lawful.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
The fruit of the righteous is as the tree of life; a wise man also winneth men's souls.
Keep them therefore and do them, for that is your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the nations: which, when they have heard all these ordinances, shall say, 'O what a wise and understanding people is this great nation.'
If any man be wise and endued with learning among you, let him show the works of his good conversation in meekness that is coupled with wisdom.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of holy things is understanding.
Look: what a fool taketh in hand, he thinketh it well done; but he that is wise, will be counseled.
Woe be unto them that are wise in their own sight, and think themselves to have understanding.
Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the searcher of this world? Hath not God made the wisdom of this world foolishness?
To learn wisdom, instruction, understanding, prudence,
There be four things in the earth, the which are very little: but in wisdom they exceed the wise.
And on him shall light the spirit of the LORD: the spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the spirit of counsel and of strength, the spirit of knowledge and of reverence, and it shall make him savour of the fear of the LORD
Say not thou, "What is the cause that the days of the old time were better than they that be now?" For that were no wise question.
If thou seest a man that is wise in his own conceit, there is more hope in a fool than in him.
Wine is a voluptuous thing, and drunkenness causes sedition; whoso delighteth therein, shall never be wise.
The law of the LORD is an undefiled law, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, and giveth wisdom unto simple.
Moreover, thus sayeth the LORD, "Let not the wise man rejoice in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength; neither the rich man in his riches.
For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and will cast away the understanding of the prudent."
Bring therefore men of wisdom and of understanding and expert, known among your tribes, that I may make them rulers over you.'
therefore shall the wise be confounded. They shall be afraid and taken, for lo, they have cast out the word of the LORD: what wisdom can then be among them?
I understood of all the works of God, that it is not possible for a man, to attain unto works that are done under the Sun: and though he bestow his labour to seek them out, yet can he not reach unto them: yea, though a wise man would undertake to know them, yet might he not find them.
Let no man deceive himself. If any man seem wise among you, let him be a fool in this world, that he may be wise.
From Thematic Bible
Angels » Nature » Wise
Then thine handmaid said, 'I pray God that the word of my lord the king may be immutable. For my lord the king is as an angel of God, in hearing of good or bad.' And therefore the LORD thy God be with thee."
And the turning of my tale another way, that made thy servant Joab. And so I see that my lord is wise, even as an angel of God, to understand all things that are in the earth."
Christ » Spirit of » Wise
And he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes: neither shall rebuke after the hearing of his ears.
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich: and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, that thy filthy nakedness do not appear: and anoint thine eyes with eye salve, that thou mayest see.
But hear my voice, and I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee. Be thou unto the people to Godward, and bring the causes unto God,
And they said unto him, "If thou shalt be a servant unto this people this day and serve them and answer them and speak kind words to them: they will be thy servants forever."
Wherefore, O king, be content with my counsel, that thou mayest lose thy sins with righteousness, and thine offenses with mercy to poor people: for such things shall prolong thy peace."
When he was set down to give judgment, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have thou nothing to do with that just man, I have suffered many things this day in a dream about him."
Edomites, the » Character of » Wise
"Upon the Edomites hath the LORD of Hosts spoken on this manner: Is there no wisdom in Tema? Is there no more good counsel among his people? Is their wisdom then turned clean to naught?
Heart » Renewed » Wise
Give therefore unto thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, and to discern between good, and bad. For who is able to judge this, thy so weighty a people?"
see, I have done according to thy petition. And behold, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there was none like thee before, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much and a large heart, even as the sand along by the sea bank:
character of the renewed Heart » Wise
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; and he will teach them that are unlearned.
My son, if thy heart receive wisdom, my heart also shall rejoice:
Locusts » Described as » Wise
The grasshoppers have not a guide, yet go they forth together by heaps.
There be four things in the earth, the which are very little: but in wisdom they exceed the wise.
The poor » May be » Wise
The rich man thinketh himself to be wise; but the poor that hath understanding, can perceive him well enough.
Spirit of Christ » Wise
And he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes: neither shall rebuke after the hearing of his ears.
Thoughts » Wise » Wise
Furthermore brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things pertain to love, whatsoever things are of honest report, if there be any virtuous thing, if there be any laudable thing, those same have ye in your mind,
I call mine own ways to remembrance, and turn my feet into thy testimonies.
The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the imagination of the ungodly are deceitful.
The devices of one that is diligent, bring plenteousness; but he that is unadvised, cometh to poverty.
Wise » Choice, examples of » Thoughts
Furthermore brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things pertain to love, whatsoever things are of honest report, if there be any virtuous thing, if there be any laudable thing, those same have ye in your mind,
I call mine own ways to remembrance, and turn my feet into thy testimonies.
The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the imagination of the ungodly are deceitful.
The devices of one that is diligent, bring plenteousness; but he that is unadvised, cometh to poverty.
Wise » Choice, examples of » Counsel, examples of
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich: and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, that thy filthy nakedness do not appear: and anoint thine eyes with eye salve, that thou mayest see.
But hear my voice, and I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee. Be thou unto the people to Godward, and bring the causes unto God,
And they said unto him, "If thou shalt be a servant unto this people this day and serve them and answer them and speak kind words to them: they will be thy servants forever."
Wherefore, O king, be content with my counsel, that thou mayest lose thy sins with righteousness, and thine offenses with mercy to poor people: for such things shall prolong thy peace."
When he was set down to give judgment, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have thou nothing to do with that just man, I have suffered many things this day in a dream about him."
Wise » Choice, examples of » Women
Favour is a deceitful thing, and beauty is vanity; but a woman that feareth God, she shall be praised.
A steadfast woman is a crown unto her husband; but she that behaveth herself dishonestly is a corruption in his bones.
Whoso findeth a honest faithful woman, she is much more worth than pearls.
Wise » Choice, examples of » Men, general references to
So the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many and great gifts. He made him ruler of all the countries of Babylon, and lord of all the nobles, that were at Babylon.
When the morning came, his spirit was troubled. And he sent and called for all the soothsayers of Egypt and all the wise men thereof, and told them his dream: but there was none of them that could interpret it unto Pharaoh.
When Jesus was born at Bethlehem in Jewry in the time of Herod the king, Behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem,
and the proclamation went forth that the wise men should be slain. They sought also to slay Daniel with his companions.
And the king spake to the wise men that had understanding in the ordinances of the land - for the king's matters must be handled before all such as have knowledge of the law and judgment,
Wise » Choice, examples of » The psalmist
Therefore, whereas all people have walked every man in the name of his own god, we will walk in the name of our God for ever and ever.
Wise » Words » Appropriate
A wise man's counsel that is followed in silence, is far above the crying of a captain among fools.
Wise » Words » Forcible
A joyful thing it is to a man, when his counsel is followed; and very pleasant is a word spoken in due season.
How steadfast are the words of truth! And which of you can rebuke or reprove them?
Wise » Choice, examples of
Wise » Words » Inspiring and unforgettable
For the words of the wise are like pricks and nails that go through, wherewith men are kept together: for they are given of one shepherd only.
Wise » Words » Gracious
The words out of a wise man's mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool will destroy himself.
Wise » Words » Pleasant
Fair words are a honeycomb, a refreshing of the mind, and health of the bones.
Wise » Choice, examples of » moses
and chose rather to suffer adversity with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season,
Wise » Choice, examples of » Joshua
But if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, then choose you this day, whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served, that were on the other side of the water, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land, ye dwelt. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
Wise » Choice, examples of » Solomon
Give therefore unto thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, and to discern between good, and bad. For who is able to judge this, thy so weighty a people?"
Wise » Words » Comforting
The LORD God hath given me a well learned tongue, so that I can comfort them which are troubled; yea, and that in due season. He waked mine ear up betimes in the morning, as schoolmasters do; that I might hark.
Wise » Choice, examples of » Mary
verily one is needful. Mary hath chosen her that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."
Topics on Wise
Be Wise!
Matthew 10:16"Behold, I send you forth as sheep among wolves: Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and innocent as doves.
Fools Becoming Wise
Proverbs 13:20He that goeth in the company of wise men, shall be wise; but whoso is a companion of fools shall be hurt.
God, Wise
Proverbs 3:19With wisdom hath the LORD laid the foundation of the earth, and through understanding hath he established the heavens.
How Silence Is Wise
Proverbs 10:19Where much babbling is, there must needs be offense; he that refraineth his lips is wisest of all.
The Work Of The Wise
Proverbs 11:30The fruit of the righteous is as the tree of life; a wise man also winneth men's souls.
Wise Councel
Proverbs 11:14Where no good counsel is, there the people decay; but whereas are many that can give counsel, there is wealth.
Wise Man Or Fool
Ecclesiastes 2:19For who knoweth, whether he shall be a wise man or a fool? And yet shall he be lord of all my labours, which I with such wisdom have taken under the Sun. Is not this a vain thing?
Wise Men In The Church
Matthew 23:34"Wherefore, Behold, I send unto you prophets, wise men, and scribes. And of them: some shall ye kill and crucify, and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city;
Wise Proverbs
Proverbs 1:6and he that is endued with understanding shall obtain wit to perceive a parable, and the interpretation thereof; the words of the wise, and the dark speeches of the same.