Wisdom Verses
Scripture from Proverbs, Psalms, and beyond on seeking God's wisdom in all aspects of life.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Better {is} the poor that walketh in his integrity, than {he that is} perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Also, {that} the soul {be} without knowledge, {it is} not good; and he that hasteth with {his} feet sinneth.
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. {wisdom: Heb. an heart}
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
A foolish son {is} the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife {are} a continual dropping.
House and riches {are} the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife {is} from the LORD.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
{There are} many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, {and} he will understand knowledge. {will beware: Heb. will be cunning}
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction {that causeth} to err from the words of knowledge.