'Wisdom' in the Bible

Then the woman saw that the tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.

You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make Aaron’s garments for consecrating him to serve Me as priest.

I have filled him with God’s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every craft

I have also selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be with him. I have placed wisdom within every skilled craftsman in order to make all that I have commanded you:

He has filled him with God’s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every kind of craft

Bezalel, Oholiab, and all the skilled people are to work based on everything the Lord has commanded. The Lord has given them wisdom and understanding to know how to do all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”

So Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person in whose heart the Lord had placed wisdom, everyone whose heart moved him, to come to the work and do it.

Carefully follow them, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the eyes of the peoples. When they hear about all these statutes, they will say, ‘This great nation is indeed a wise and understanding people.’

Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Joab your servant has done this to address the issue indirectly, but my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the Angel of God, knowing everything on earth.”

Act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head descend to Sheol in peace.

All Israel heard about the judgment the king had given, and they stood in awe of the king because they saw that God’s wisdom was in him to carry out justice.

God gave Solomon wisdom, very great insight, and understanding as vast as the sand on the seashore.

Solomon’s wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.

People came from everywhere, sent by every king on earth who had heard of his wisdom, to listen to Solomon’s wisdom.

The Lord gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

When the queen of Sheba observed all of Solomon’s wisdom, the palace he had built,

She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and about your wisdom is true.

But I didn’t believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, I was not even told half. Your wisdom and prosperity far exceed the report I heard.

How happy are your men. How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom.

King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the world in riches and in wisdom.

The whole world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

The rest of the events of Solomon’s reign, along with all his accomplishments and his wisdom, are written in the Book of Solomon’s Events.

Now grant me wisdom and knowledge so that I may lead these people, for who can judge this great people of Yours?”

God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart, and you have not requested riches, wealth, or glory, or for the life of those who hate you, and you have not even requested long life, but you have requested for yourself wisdom and knowledge that you may judge My people over whom I have made you king,

wisdom and knowledge are given to you. I will also give you riches, wealth, and glory, unlike what was given to the kings who were before you, or will be given to those after you.”

When the queen of Sheba observed Solomon’s wisdom, the palace he had built,

She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and about your wisdom is true.

But I didn’t believe their reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, I was not even told half of your great wisdom! You far exceed the report I heard.

How happy are your men. How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom.

King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the world in riches and wisdom.

All the kings of the world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.

And you, Ezra, according to God’s wisdom that you possess, appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people in the region west of the Euphrates who know the laws of your God and to teach anyone who does not know them.

Are their tent cords not pulled up?They die without wisdom. >

He would show you the secrets of wisdom,for true wisdom has two sides.Know then that God has chosen to overlook some of your sin.

No doubt you are the people,and wisdom will die with you!

Wisdom is found with the elderly,and understanding comes with long life.

Wisdom and strength belong to God;counsel and understanding are His.

True wisdom and power belong to Him.The deceived and the deceiver are His.

If only you would shut upand let that be your wisdom!

Do you listen in on the council of God,or have a monopoly on wisdom?

But where can wisdom be found,and where is understanding located?

Wisdom cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir,in precious onyx or sapphire.

Coral and quartz are not worth mentioning.The price of wisdom is beyond pearls.

Where then does wisdom come from,and where is understanding located?

But God understands the way to wisdom,and He knows its location.

He considered wisdom and evaluated it;He established it and examined it.

He said to mankind,“The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom.And to turn from evil is understanding.”

I thought that age should speakand maturity should teach wisdom.

So do not claim, “We have found wisdom;let God deal with him, not man.”

If not, then listen to me;be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.

Who put wisdom in the heartor gave the mind understanding?

Who has the wisdom to number the clouds?Or who can tilt the water jars of heaven

For God has deprived her of wisdom;He has not endowed her with understanding.

The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom;his tongue speaks what is just.

My mouth speaks wisdom;my heart’s meditation brings understanding.

Surely You desire integrity in the inner self,and You teach me wisdom deep within.

Teach us to number our days carefullyso that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.

How countless are Your works, Lord!In wisdom You have made them all;the earth is full of Your creatures.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;all who follow His instructions have good insight.His praise endures forever.

For learning what wisdom and discipline are;for understanding insightful sayings;

The fear of the Lordis the beginning of knowledge;fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Wisdom calls out in the street;she raises her voice in the public squares.

listening closely to wisdomand directing your heart to understanding;

For the Lord gives wisdom;from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

For wisdom will enter your mind,and knowledge will delight your heart.

Happy is a man who finds wisdomand who acquires understanding,

The Lord founded the earth by wisdomand established the heavens by understanding.

Get wisdom, get understanding;don’t forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.

Don’t abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you;love her, and she will guard you.

Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom.And whatever else you get, get understanding.

I am teaching you the way of wisdom;I am guiding you on straight paths.

My son, pay attention to my wisdom;listen closely to my understanding

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”and call understanding your relative.

Doesn’t Wisdom call out?Doesn’t Understanding make her voice heard?

For wisdom is better than jewels,and nothing desirable can compare with it.

I, Wisdom, share a home with shrewdnessand have knowledge and discretion.

Wisdom has built her house;she has carved out her seven pillars.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

For by Wisdom your days will be many,and years will be added to your life.

Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.

As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,so wisdom is for a man of understanding.

The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom,but a perverse tongue will be cut out.

When pride comes, disgrace follows,but with humility comes wisdom.

Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn’t find it,but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.

The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;she is known even among fools.

Get wisdom—how much better it is than gold!And get understanding—it is preferable to silver.

Why does a fool have money in his handwith no intention of buying wisdom?

Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,but a fool’s eyes roam to the ends of the earth.

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters,a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.

The man who strays from the way of wisdomwill come to restin the assembly of the departed spirits.

No wisdom, no understanding, and no counselwill prevail against the Lord.

Buy—and do not sell—truth,wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

A house is built by wisdom,and it is established by understanding;

Wisdom is inaccessible to a fool;he does not open his mouth at the gate.

realize that wisdom is the same for you.If you find it, you will have a future,and your hope will never fade.

The one who trusts in himself is a fool,but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.