'Wisdom' in the Bible

The Lord was looking down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who had wisdom, searching after God.

The law of the Lord is good, giving new life to the soul: the witness of the Lord is certain, giving wisdom to the foolish.

One prayer have I made to the Lord, and this is my heart's desire; that I may have a place in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, looking on his glory, and getting wisdom in his Temple.

His delight is in righteousness and wisdom; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.

The mouth of the good man says words of wisdom; the talk of his tongue is of righteousness.

From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge.

Your desire is for what is true in the inner parts: in the secrets of my soul you will give me knowledge of wisdom.

God was looking down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there were any who had wisdom, searching after God.

And in fear men make public the works of God; and giving thought to his acts they get wisdom.

Your wisdom will be my guide, and later you will put me in a place of honour.

So he gave them food with an upright heart, guiding them by the wisdom of his hands.

Give your mind to my words, you who are without wisdom among the people; you foolish men, when will you be wise?

O Lord, how great is the number of your works! in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of the things you have made.

To give his chiefs teaching at his pleasure, and so that his law-givers might get wisdom from him.

They are turned here and there, rolling like a man who is full of wine; and all their wisdom comes to nothing.

The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.

Give me wisdom, so that I may keep your law; going after it with all my heart.

Your hands have made me, and given me form: give me wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your teaching.

I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.

Through your orders I get wisdom; for this reason I am a hater of every false way.

I am your servant; give me wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your unchanging word.

The righteousness of your unchanging word is eternal; give me wisdom so that I may have life.

Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me wisdom in keeping with your word.

To him who by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

Great is our Lord, and great his power; there is no limit to his wisdom.