'Wise' in the Bible

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.

Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men, was exceedingly angry, and sent out, and killed all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all the surrounding countryside, from two years old and under, according to the exact time which he had learned from the wise men.

"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.

"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

At that time, Jesus answered, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.

Therefore, behold, I send to you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify; and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city;

"Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?

Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.

but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

The foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'

But the wise answered, saying, 'What if there isn't enough for us and you? You go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.'

In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight."

The Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?

I am debtor both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to the wise and to the foolish.

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

For I don't desire you to be ignorant, brothers, of this mystery, so that you won't be wise in your own conceits, that a partial hardening has happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in,

Be of the same mind one toward another. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.

For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.

(14:26) to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.

For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, I will bring the discernment of the discerning to nothing."

Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the lawyer of this world? Hasn't God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble;

but God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong;

According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it.

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He has taken the wise in their craftiness."

And again, "The Lord knows the reasoning of the wise, that it is worthless."

We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.

I say this to move you to shame. Isn't there even one wise man among you who would be able to decide between his brothers?

I speak as to wise men. Judge what I say.

For you bear with the foolish gladly, being wise.

Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.