'Wise' in the Bible

When the woman saw that the tree produced fruit that was good for food, was attractive to the eye, and was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate it. She also gave some of it to her husband who was with her, and he ate it.

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.

"So now Pharaoh should look for a wise and discerning man and give him authority over all the land of Egypt.

So Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Because God has enabled you to know all this, there is no one as wise and discerning as you are!

Then Pharaoh also summoned wise men and sorcerers, and the magicians of Egypt by their secret arts did the same thing.

Select wise and practical men, those known among your tribes, whom I may appoint as your leaders."

So I chose as your tribal leaders wise and well-known men, placing them over you as administrators of groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens, and also as other tribal officials.

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."

You must not pervert justice or show favor. Do not take a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and distort the words of the righteous.

I wish that they were wise and could understand this, and that they could comprehend what will happen to them."

The man's name was Nabal, and his wife's name was Abigail. She was both wise and beautiful, but the man was harsh and his deeds were evil. He was a Calebite.

So Joab sent to Tekoa and brought from there a wise woman. He told her, "Pretend to be in mourning and put on garments for mourning. Don't anoint yourself with oil. Instead, act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for some time.

a wise woman called out from the city, "Listen up! Listen up! Tell Joab, 'Come near so that I may speak to you.'"

Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice and they cut off Sheba's head and threw it out to Joab. Joab blew the trumpet, and his men dispersed from the city, each going to his own home. Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.

But now don't treat him as if he were innocent. You are a wise man and you know how to handle him; make sure he has a bloody death."

God said to him, "Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies,

I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.

When Hiram heard Solomon's message, he was very happy. He said, "The Lord is worthy of praise today because he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation."

She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!

Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy!

The rest of the events of Solomon's reign, including all his accomplishments and his wise decisions, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of Solomon.

The lot for the east gate went to Shelemiah. They then cast lots for his son Zechariah, a wise adviser, and the lot for the north gate went to him.

Jonathan, David's uncle, was a wise adviser and scribe; Jehiel son of Hacmoni cared for the king's sons.

Huram also said, "Worthy of praise is the Lord God of Israel, who made the sky and the earth! He has given David a wise son who has discernment and insight and will build a temple for the Lord, as well as a royal palace for himself.

She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!

Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy!

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.

Haman then related to his wife Zeresh and to all his friends everything that had happened to him. These wise men, along with his wife Zeresh, said to him, "If indeed this Mordecai before whom you have begun to fall is Jewish, you will not prevail against him. No, you will surely fall before him!"

He catches the wise in their own craftiness, and the counsel of the cunning is brought to a quick end.

He is wise in heart and mighty in strength -- who has resisted him and remained safe?

But an empty man will become wise, when a wild donkey's colt is born a human being.

"Does a wise man answer with blustery knowledge, or fill his belly with the east wind?

what wise men declare, hiding nothing, from the tradition of their ancestors,

"But turn, all of you, and come now! I will not find a wise man among you.

"Is it to God that a strong man is of benefit? Is it to him that even a wise man is profitable?

It is not the aged who are wise, nor old men who understand what is right.

Look, I waited for you to speak; I listened closely to your wise thoughts,while you were searching for words.

"Listen to my words, you wise men; hear me, you learned men.

Men of understanding say to me -- any wise man listening to me says --

Therefore people fear him, for he does not regard all the wise in heart."

So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction!

The Lord looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does not care about doing what is wise and right.

The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.

Surely one sees that even wise people die; fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others.

God looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.

Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things! Let them consider the Lord's acts of loyal love!

To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

To learn wisdom and moral instruction, and to discern wise counsel.

(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.

Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.

Go to the ant, you sluggard; observe its ways and be wise!

Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it.

Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you; reprove a wise person and he will love you.

Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.

If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage, but if you are a mocker, you alone must bear it.

The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a son who brings shame to himself.

The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.

The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

A wise son accepts his father's discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares.

The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Every wise woman builds her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

Leave the presence of a foolish person, or you will not understand wise counsel.

A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

The scorner does not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.

A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.

The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.

A king's wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

A wise person's heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.

Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.

A wise king separates out the wicked; he turns the threshing wheel over them.

When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.

Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.

Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.

My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;