• Proverbs 1:1-6
    The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:
    To know wisdom and instruction,
    To perceive the words of understanding,
    To receive the instruction of wisdom,
    Justice, judgment, and equity;
    To give prudence to the simple,
    To the young man knowledge and discretion—
    A wise man will hear and increase learning,
    And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
    To understand a proverb and an enigma,
    The words of the wise and their riddles.

     
  • Ecclesiastes 1:13
    And I set my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under heaven; this burdensome task God has given to the sons of man, by which they may be exercised.
     
  • Psalm 90:12
    So teach us to number our days,
    That we may gain a heart of wisdom.
     
  • Proverbs 9:8-10
    Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
    Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
    Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
    Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
    " The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
    And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

     
  • Proverbs 8:1-12
    Does not wisdom cry out,
    And understanding lift up her voice?
    She takes her stand on the top of the high hill,
    Beside the way, where the paths meet.
    She cries out by the gates, at the entry of the city,
    At the entrance of the doors:
    " To you, O men, I call,
    And my voice is to the sons of men.
    O you simple ones, understand prudence,
    And you fools, be of an understanding heart.
    Listen, for I will speak of excellent things,
    And from the opening of my lips will come right things;
    For my mouth will speak truth;
    Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
    All the words of my mouth are with righteousness;
    Nothing crooked or perverse is in them.
    They are all plain to him who understands,
    And right to those who find knowledge.
    Receive my instruction, and not silver,
    And knowledge rather than choice gold;
    For wisdom is better than rubies,
    And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.
    “ I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
    And find out knowledge and discretion.

     
  • Proverbs 4:5-9
    Get wisdom! Get understanding!
    Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
    Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;
    Love her, and she will keep you.
    Wisdom is the principal thing;
    Therefore get wisdom.
    And in all your getting, get understanding.
    Exalt her, and she will promote you;
    She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.
    She will place on your head an ornament of grace;
    A crown of glory she will deliver to you.”

     
  • Ecclesiastes 7:19
    Wisdom strengthens the wise
    More than ten rulers of the city.

     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Wisdom


Resources

Psalm Genres (Part Eight): Wisdom Psalms

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Wisdom, as commonly defined, is understood merely as the quality of good judgment arising from experience and knowledge. Its etymology traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root weid , meaning "to see or to know," connecting wisdom to perception and insight. Yet philosophers and sages throughout history sensed something more in …


Ecclesiastes and Wisdom

Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh

Wisdom is a central theme in the guidance provided for living by faith, emphasizing its inseparable connection to success in making life's choices. Wisdom is portrayed as the principal thing to acquire, a skill in living according to God's Word that must be diligently sought after, even at great personal cost. It is personified …


Understanding and Wisdom

Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh

Solomon requested understanding and discernment to judge Israel rightly rather than wisdom itself. God responded not by infusing wisdom directly but by enabling its development through Solomon's experiences, from which the practical instruction in Proverbs is drawn. The result of following this process is wisdom, which arises …


Biblical Wisdom

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Wisdom, as presented in this narrative, holds paramount importance in life, surpassing fleeting desires like wealth and beauty. Many speak highly of wisdom in the abstract, yet when faced with its true value, they often reject it for more tangible gains. Our culture exalts materialism, showcasing wealth and beauty through media, …


Knowledge and Wisdom (Part One)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

Wisdom is knowledge of what is true or right coupled with proper judgment as to action. Wisdom is the ability to think, act, or discern what is best or applying common sense and experience at the right time, at the right place, in the right way. Knowledge and understanding form the basis of wisdom. Over time a person gains …


Knowledge and Wisdom

Sermonette by

The wise of the world are fools in comparison to those who find and protect godly wisdom, realizing that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.


Knowledge and Wisdom (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

Wisdom differs from knowledge in that it combines an understanding of what is true or right with the proper judgment needed to act on that understanding. Solomon employs the Hebrew term ḥokmāh to describe skill in living and in relating to others. Those expected to exhibit such wisdom, including the aged, the expert, …


Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Nine): Wisdom as a Defense

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Wisdom holds the highest rank among the qualities believers are to pursue, as Proverbs 4:7 declares it "the principal thing," meaning first, foremost, and supreme in importance. Rather than the world's abstract, philosophical notion of wisdom, biblical wisdom is a deliberately shaped package of spiritual …



For more resources, please see the library topic for Wisdom