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111 Bible verses about asking for Wisdom
Think about it: asking God for wisdom is way more valuable than asking for riches. It's through wisdom that you come up with great strategies that can lead you to a truly successful life.
Not only that, but you become someone who can really help others – with timely advice, constructive feedback, and by contributing ideas and projects that can bless everyone around you. Wisdom is that good judgment you develop from experience, observation, and reflection.
King Solomon asked God for wisdom and became known as the wisest man on earth. God was pleased with Solomon because he didn't focus on material wealth, but on filling his spirit with the knowledge of God's glory. Someone who is wise enjoys a virtue that not many have. In God, wisdom is the infinite and perfect understanding of everything that is or could be. It's a gift from God that He wants everyone to ask for, just like it says in James 1:5.
God wants you to be filled with wisdom. It'll guide you every day, help you make good decisions, and keep you from falling into foolishness and getting swept away by the world. God is the source of wisdom, just as He is the source of power, and through the fear of the Lord, wisdom is given.
The Holy Spirit wants you to achieve your goals, fulfilling His will at all times, without rejecting God's word. Be careful how you live, not as a fool but as a wise person, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil (Ephesians 5:15-16). Wisdom shows in your actions; when a wise person does or says something, it's because they know it's right.
Draw near to God in prayer so His spirit can be upon you, filling you with wisdom. That way, you'll know that everything you do is guided by Him, and you'll become a prudent person, able to bless the lives of those who need wisdom. Ask God, and He will give abundantly, not just for your own benefit, but to give light to those in darkness and guide those who are lost.
But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.
Reverence for the Lord is an education in itself. You must be humble before you can ever receive honors.
Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight.
you may be sure that wisdom is good for the soul. Get wisdom and you have a bright future.
Keep company with the wise and you will become wise. If you make friends with stupid people, you will be ruined.
The spirit of the Lord will give him wisdom and the knowledge and skill to rule his people. He will know the Lord's will and honor him,
He controls the times and the seasons; he makes and unmakes kings; it is he who gives wisdom and understanding.
Yet I do proclaim a message of wisdom to those who are spiritually mature. But it is not the wisdom that belongs to this world or to the powers that rule this world—powers that are losing their power.The wisdom I proclaim is God's secret wisdom, which is hidden from human beings, but which he had already chosen for our glory even before the world was made.
Are there any of you who are wise and understanding? You are to prove it by your good life, by your good deeds performed with humility and wisdom.
I may give away everything I have, and even give up my body to be burned—but if I have no love, this does me no good.
You should not fool yourself. If any of you think that you are wise by this world's standards, you should become a fool, in order to be really wise.
Be wise in the way you act toward those who are not believers, making good use of every opportunity you have.Your speech should always be pleasant and interesting, and you should know how to give the right answer to everyone.
The Spirit gives one person a message full of wisdom, while to another person the same Spirit gives a message full of knowledge.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know.Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.
The way to become wise is to honor the Lord; he gives sound judgment to all who obey his commands. He is to be praised forever.
and will give you as much security as money can. Wisdom keeps you safe—this is the advantage of knowledge.
For this reason we have always prayed for you, ever since we heard about you. We ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will, with all the wisdom and understanding that his Spirit gives.
That night the Lord appeared to him in a dream and asked him, “What would you like me to give you?”Solomon answered, “You always showed great love for my father David, your servant, and he was good, loyal, and honest in his relation with you. And you have continued to show him your great and constant love by giving him a son who today rules in his place.O Lord God, you have let me succeed my father as king, even though I am very young and don't know how to rule.Here I am among the people you have chosen to be your own, a people who are so many that they cannot be counted.So give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?”
God gives wisdom, knowledge, and happiness to those who please him, but he makes sinners work, earning and saving, so that what they get can be given to those who please him. It is all useless. It is like chasing the wind.
God said to us humans, “To be wise, you must have reverence for the Lord. To understand, you must turn from evil.”
Teach me your ways, O Lord; make them known to me.Teach me to live according to your truth, for you are my God, who saves me. I always trust in you.
so that you will be able to choose what is best. Then you will be free from all impurity and blame on the Day of Christ.I pray that your love will keep on growing more and more, together with true knowledge and perfect judgment,
Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God—what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect.
and ask the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, to give you the Spirit, who will make you wise and reveal God to you, so that you will know him.I ask that your minds may be opened to see his light, so that you will know what is the hope to which he has called you, how rich are the wonderful blessings he promises his people,
Do yourself a favor and learn all you can; then remember what you learn and you will prosper.
Oh, I know, “Wisdom is better than foolishness, just as light is better than darkness.
Wisdom is a fountain of life to the wise, but trying to educate stupid people is a waste of time.
The wise get all the knowledge they can, but when fools speak, trouble is not far off.
I have greater wisdom than those who are old, because I obey your commands.Your commandment is with me all the time and makes me wiser than my enemies.I understand more than all my teachers, because I meditate on your instructions.
I do this in order that they may be filled with courage and may be drawn together in love, and so have the full wealth of assurance which true understanding brings. In this way they will know God's secret, which is Christ himself.He is the key that opens all the hidden treasures of God's wisdom and knowledge.
and give stability to the nation. He always protects his people and gives them wisdom and knowledge. Their greatest treasure is their reverence for the Lord.
For what seems to be God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and what seems to be God's weakness is stronger than human strength.
If you know what you are talking about, you have something more valuable than gold or jewels.
“Ask, and you will receive; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.For everyone who asks will receive, and anyone who seeks will find, and the door will be opened to those who knock.
My friends: I myself feel sure that you are full of goodness, that you have all knowledge, and that you are able to teach one another.
My child, hold on to your wisdom and insight. Never let them get away from you.They will provide you with life—a pleasant and happy life.
I decided that God is testing us, to show us that we are no better than animals.After all, the same fate awaits human beings and animals alike. One dies just like the other. They are the same kind of creature. A human being is no better off than an animal, because life has no meaning for either.
Listen, and I will teach you what the wise have said. Study their teachings,and you will be glad if you remember them and can quote them.I want you to put your trust in the Lord; that is why I am going to tell them to you now.
Everyone has heard of your loyalty to the gospel, and for this reason I am happy about you. I want you to be wise about what is good, but innocent in what is evil.
“Listen! I am sending you out just like sheep to a pack of wolves. You must be as cautious as snakes and as gentle as doves.
You have done many things for us, O Lord our God; there is no one like you! You have made many wonderful plans for us. I could never speak of them all— their number is so great!
So be careful how you live. Don't live like ignorant people, but like wise people.Make good use of every opportunity you have, because these are evil days.
You created me, and you keep me safe; give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws.
You will become wise, and your knowledge will give you pleasure.Your insight and understanding will protect you
The Sovereign Lord has taught me what to say, so that I can strengthen the weary. Every morning he makes me eager to hear what he is going to teach me.
Teach me, Lord, what you want me to do, and lead me along a safe path, because I have many enemies.
Teach me, Lord, what you want me to do, and I will obey you faithfully; teach me to serve you with complete devotion.
Listen! Wisdom is calling out in the streets and marketplaces,calling loudly at the city gates and wherever people come together:
The law of the Lord is perfect; it gives new strength. The commands of the Lord are trustworthy, giving wisdom to those who lack it.The laws of the Lord are right, and those who obey them are happy. The commands of the Lord are just and give understanding to the mind.
“Now, young people, listen to me. Do as I say, and you will be happy.Listen to what you are taught. Be wise; do not neglect it.
In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.
Correction and discipline are good for children. If they have their own way, they will make their mothers ashamed of them.
If your ax is dull and you don't sharpen it, you have to work harder to use it. It is smarter to plan ahead.
You created me, and you keep me safe; give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws.Those who honor you will be glad when they see me, because I trust in your promise.
All this wisdom comes from the Lord Almighty. The plans God makes are wise, and they always succeed.
They know God, but they do not give him the honor that belongs to him, nor do they thank him. Instead, their thoughts have become complete nonsense, and their empty minds are filled with darkness.
Give me wisdom and knowledge, because I trust in your commands.Before you punished me, I used to go wrong, but now I obey your word.
Old people have wisdom, but God has wisdom and power. Old people have insight; God has insight and power to act.
My children, listen to what your father teaches you. Pay attention, and you will have understanding.What I am teaching you is good, so remember it all.
My child, there is something else to watch out for. There is no end to the writing of books, and too much study will wear you out.
Examine me, O God, and know my mind; test me, and discover my thoughts.Find out if there is any evil in me and guide me in the everlasting way.
Show me someone who does a good job, and I will show you someone who is better than most and worthy of the company of kings.
Timothy, keep safe what has been entrusted to your care. Avoid the profane talk and foolish arguments of what some people wrongly call “Knowledge.”
For to every person who has something, even more will be given, and he will have more than enough; but the person who has nothing, even the little that he has will be taken away from him.
For what this world considers to be wisdom is nonsense in God's sight. As the scripture says, “God traps the wise in their cleverness”;
And God, who sees into our hearts, knows what the thought of the Spirit is; because the Spirit pleads with God on behalf of his people and in accordance with his will.
To be wise you must first have reverence for the Lord. If you know the Holy One, you have understanding.
Teach me, Lord, the meaning of your laws, and I will obey them at all times.Explain your law to me, and I will obey it; I will keep it with all my heart.
Solid food, on the other hand, is for adults, who through practice are able to distinguish between good and evil.
Christ's message in all its richness must live in your hearts. Teach and instruct one another with all wisdom. Sing psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing to God with thanksgiving in your hearts.
But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all.
“I am Wisdom, I am better than jewels; nothing you want can compare with me.I am Wisdom, and I have insight; I have knowledge and sound judgment.
and ask the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, to give you the Spirit, who will make you wise and reveal God to you, so that you will know him.
because I will give you such words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to refute or contradict what you say.
To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the Lord. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.