50 Bible Verses about wise
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Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it.
Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.
Wisdom is supreme -- so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.
Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.
For the wisdom of this age is foolishness with God. As it is written, "He catches the wise in their craftiness."
A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;
A wise person's good sense protects him, but a fool's lack of sense leaves him vulnerable.
For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?
Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.
So be sure to do them, because this will testify of your wise understanding to the people who will learn of all these statutes and say, "Indeed, this great nation is a very wise people."
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.
The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
Those who think they are wise are as good as dead, those who think they possess understanding.
Where is the wise man? Where is the expert in the Mosaic law? Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made the wisdom of the world foolish?
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
There are four things on earth that are small, but they are exceedingly wise:
The Lord's spirit will rest on him -- a spirit that gives extraordinary wisdom, a spirit that provides the ability to execute plans, a spirit that produces absolute loyalty to the Lord.
Do not say, "Why were the old days better than these days?" for it is not wise to ask that.
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.
The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one's life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.
The Lord says, "Wise people should not boast that they are wise. Powerful people should not boast that they are powerful. Rich people should not boast that they are rich.
For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will thwart the cleverness of the intelligent."
(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)
Select wise and practical men, those known among your tribes, whom I may appoint as your leaders."
Your wise men will be put to shame. They will be dumbfounded and be brought to judgment. Since they have rejected the word of the Lord, what wisdom do they really have?
then I discerned all that God has done: No one really comprehends what happens on earth. Despite all human efforts to discover it, no one can ever grasp it. Even if a wise person claimed that he understood, he would not really comprehend it.
Guard against self-deception, each of you. If someone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become foolish so that he can become wise.
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
From Thematic Bible
Angels » Nature » Wise
So your servant said, 'May the word of my lord the king be my security, for my lord the king is like the angel of God when it comes to deciding between right and wrong! May the Lord your God be with you!'"
Your servant Joab did this so as to change this situation. But my lord has wisdom like that of the angel of God, and knows everything that is happening in the land."
Christ » Spirit of » Wise
He will take delight in obeying the Lord. He will not judge by mere appearances, or make decisions on the basis of hearsay.
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
take my advice and buy gold from me refined by fire so you can become rich! Buy from me white clothing so you can be clothed and your shameful nakedness will not be exposed, and buy eye salve to put on your eyes so you can see!
Now listen to me, I will give you advice, and may God be with you: You be a representative for the people to God, and you bring their disputes to God;
They said to him, "Today if you show a willingness to help these people and grant their request, they will be your servants from this time forward."
Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged."
As he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message to him: "Have nothing to do with that innocent man; I have suffered greatly as a result of a dream about him today."
Edomites, the » Character of » Wise
The Lord who rules over all spoke about Edom. "Is wisdom no longer to be found in Teman? Can Edom's counselors not give her any good advice? Has all of their wisdom turned bad?
Heart » Renewed » Wise
So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours."
The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.
I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.
God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.
He is wise in heart and mighty in strength -- who has resisted him and remained safe?
character of the renewed Heart » Wise
The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.
Locusts » Described as » Wise
There are four things on earth that are small, but they are exceedingly wise:
The poor » May be » Wise
A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.
Spirit of Christ » Wise
He will take delight in obeying the Lord. He will not judge by mere appearances, or make decisions on the basis of hearsay.
Thoughts » Wise » Wise
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.
The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
Wise » Choice, examples of » Thoughts
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.
The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
Wise » Choice, examples of » Counsel, examples of
take my advice and buy gold from me refined by fire so you can become rich! Buy from me white clothing so you can be clothed and your shameful nakedness will not be exposed, and buy eye salve to put on your eyes so you can see!
Now listen to me, I will give you advice, and may God be with you: You be a representative for the people to God, and you bring their disputes to God;
They said to him, "Today if you show a willingness to help these people and grant their request, they will be your servants from this time forward."
Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged."
As he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message to him: "Have nothing to do with that innocent man; I have suffered greatly as a result of a dream about him today."
Wise » Choice, examples of » Women
Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.
Every wise woman builds her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.
Wise » Choice, examples of » Men, general references to
Then the king elevated Daniel to high position and bestowed on him many marvelous gifts. He granted him authority over the entire province of Babylon and made him the main prefect over all the wise men of Babylon.
In the morning he was troubled, so he called for all the diviner-priests of Egypt and all its wise men. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him.
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King Herod, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem
So a decree went out, and the wise men were about to be executed. They also sought Daniel and his friends so that they could be executed.
The king then inquired of the wise men who were discerners of the times -- for it was the royal custom to confer with all those who were proficient in laws and legalities.
Wise » Choice, examples of » The psalmist
Though all the nations follow their respective gods, we will follow the Lord our God forever.
Wise » Words » Appropriate
Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.
The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.
Wise » Words » Forcible
A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time -- how good it is!
Wise » Choice, examples of
Wise » Words » Inspiring and unforgettable
The words of the sages are like prods, and the collected sayings are like firmly fixed nails; they are given by one shepherd.
Wise » Words » Gracious
The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.
Wise » Words » Pleasant
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Wise » Choice, examples of » moses
choosing rather to be ill-treated with the people of God than to enjoy sin's fleeting pleasure.
Wise » Choice, examples of » Joshua
If you have no desire to worship the Lord, choose today whom you will worship, whether it be the gods whom your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. But I and my family will worship the Lord!"
Wise » Choice, examples of » Solomon
So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours."
Wise » Words » Comforting
The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.
Wise » Choice, examples of » Mary
but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her."
Topics on Wise
Be Wise!
Matthew 10:16"I am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
Fools Becoming Wise
Proverbs 13:20The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
God, Wise
Proverbs 3:19By wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.
How Silence Is Wise
Proverbs 10:19When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
The Work Of The Wise
Proverbs 11:30The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.
Wise Councel
Proverbs 11:14When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.
Wise Man Or Fool
Ecclesiastes 2:19Who knows if he will be a wise man or a fool? Yet he will be master over all the fruit of my labor for which I worked so wisely on earth! This also is futile!
Wise Men
Proverbs 1:5(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)
Wise Men In The Church
Matthew 23:34"For this reason I am sending you prophets and wise men and experts in the law, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town,
Wise Proverbs
Proverbs 1:6To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.
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