Wisdom Verses
Scripture from Proverbs, Psalms, and beyond on seeking God's wisdom in all aspects of life.
{There is} no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
A prudent {man} foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. {the words: or, the matters}
Foolishness {is} bound in the heart of a child; {but} the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. {even...: or, even I will rejoice}
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
Buy the truth, and sell {it} not; {also} wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.