'Wisdom' in the Bible

These proverbs are for gaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

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

making your ear attentive to wisdom, and turning your heart to understanding

For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

He stores up sound wisdom for the upright and is a shield to those who walk in integrity

For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,

By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, and by understanding he set the heavens in place.

My son, do not let wisdom leave your sight. Carefully observe sound judgment and discernment,

Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget or turn aside from the words of my mouth!

Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, and with all your effort work to acquire understanding.

I have directed you in the way of wisdom, and I have led you along straight paths.

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go! Guard wisdom, because she is your life!

My son, pay attention to my wisdom, and listen closely to my insight,

During your travels wisdom will lead you; she will watch over you while you rest; and when you are startled from your sleep, she will commune with you.

Say to wisdom, "You're my sister!" and call understanding your close relative,

Isn't wisdom calling out; isn't understanding raising her voice?

because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it."

"I, wisdom, am related to prudence. I know how to be discreet.

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

The fear of the LORD is where wisdom begins, and knowing holiness demonstrates understanding.

If you are wise, your wisdom will assist you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.

Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.

Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy, so is wisdom to the discerning man.

The words of the righteous overflow with wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut out.

When pride appears, disgrace accompanies it, but humility is present with wisdom.

A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but learning comes easily to someone who understands.

The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.

Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning even fools know this.

The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor.

How much better than gaining gold is the acquisition of wisdom, the attainment of wisdom better than silver!

What is this? A fool has enough money to buy wisdom, but is senseless?

A person with understanding has wisdom as his objective, but a fool looks only to earthly goals.

The words a man says are as deep waters a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.

Whoever obtains wisdom loves himself, and whoever treasures understanding will prosper.

Wine causes mocking, and beer causes fights; everyone led astray by them lacks wisdom.

When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom; but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

No wisdom, insight, or counsel can prevail against the LORD.

Purchase truth, but don't sell it; store up wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

By wisdom a house is built; it is made secure through understanding.

Wisdom lies beyond reach of the fool; he has nothing to say in court.

Keep in mind that wisdom is like that for your soul; if you find it, there will be a future for you, and what you hope for won't be cut short.

The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.

The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.

I never acquired wisdom, but I know what the Holy One knows.