VERSES ABOUT PETITIONS

Let's bring all those requests to God in prayer. Psalm 37:4 says, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." God tells us that if we come to Him and pray according to His will, He will hear us. And when He hears us, we'll know we have the answer we've asked for.

One of God's most beautiful promises is found in Psalm 37. When you pray, focus on God, not your problems. Talk to Him, trusting that He hears you and knowing that His power is over everything. This way, you acknowledge God as the center of your life, and your prayer will be heard.

Even if it feels like God isn't listening, never stop praying. Sometimes, God becomes a shoulder to cry on, not necessarily to take away our problems, but for us to vent. Our prayers can be filled with complaints, anger, even rage, but we rarely tell God that we trust Him, that He knows our problems and can fix them.

Your Heavenly Father loves you, and in His time, He will answer those requests. Remember, God's timing is perfect. You can find many verses in the Bible about bringing your requests to God. Read them and grow your faith every day. God bless you.

But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.

For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye.

A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.

Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

Wisdom is supreme – so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

“Indeed, my plans are not like your plans, and my deeds are not like your deeds,for just as the sky is higher than the earth, so my deeds are superior to your deeds and my plans superior to your plans.

For I know what I have planned for you,’ says the Lord. ‘I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.

Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.

The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

Therefore be very careful how you live – not as unwise but as wise,taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil.For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.

Now we do speak wisdom among the mature, but not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are perishing.Instead we speak the wisdom of God, hidden in a mystery, that God determined before the ages for our glory.

Make me understand your ways, O Lord! Teach me your paths!Guide me into your truth and teach me. For you are the God who delivers me; on you I rely all day long.

Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God – what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.

Commit your future to the Lord! Trust in him, and he will act on your behalf.

The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you.

The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable.

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”

When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.

So teach us to consider our mortality, so that we might live wisely.

“With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.

saying, “Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him.He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;

Who comprehends the mind of the Lord, or gives him instruction as his counselor?From whom does he receive directions? Who teaches him the correct way to do things, or imparts knowledge to him, or instructs him in skillful design?

Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you.

Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.

Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained.

For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

And he said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord – that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of one who lacks wisdom.I saw that thorns had grown up all over it, the ground was covered with weeds, and its stone wall was broken down.When I saw this, I gave careful consideration to it; I received instruction from what I saw:“A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to relax,and your poverty will come like a bandit, and your need like an armed robber.”by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures.

For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.

With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to the words of knowledge.

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how fathomless his ways!

It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices.

The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.

For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

For the one who finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.But the one who does not find me brings harm to himself; all who hate me love death.”

O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it.Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them.

He frustrates the plans of the crafty so that their hands cannot accomplish what they had planned!He catches the wise in their own craftiness, and the counsel of the cunning is brought to a quick end.

The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.

I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him,– since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened – so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

“But wisdom – where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?Mankind does not know its place; it cannot be found in the land of the living.

The Lord shows his faithful followers the way they should live.They experience his favor; their descendants inherit the land.

A person’s wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

This also comes from the Lord who commands armies, who gives supernatural guidance and imparts great wisdom.

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one’s life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.

Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers!Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the Lord’s commands; he meditates on his commands day and night.

to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever! Amen.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and with people.

The purpose of this enlightenment is that through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God should now be disclosed to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly realms.

The Lord’s precepts are fair and make one joyful. The Lord’s commands are pure and give insight for life.

by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them.I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules.

The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.

We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ.

The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none, but understanding is easy for a discerning person.

Listen to my cry for help, O Lord! Give me insight by your word!

Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it all.

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

God has revealed these to us by the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.

My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.

Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart.

Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.“I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.Kings reign by means of me, and potentates decree righteousness;by me princes rule, as well as nobles and all righteous judges.I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.My fruit is better than the purest gold, and what I produce is better than choice silver.At the top of the elevated places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she takes her stand;

I will guide you in the way of wisdom and I will lead you in upright paths.

There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the Lord.

With his speech the godless person destroys his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous will be delivered.

Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance.

For the wisdom of this age is foolishness with God. As it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”

Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.

Your rules remain just. Give me insight so that I can live. ק (Qof)

The Lord’s spirit will rest on him – a spirit that gives extraordinary wisdom, a spirit that provides the ability to execute plans, a spirit that produces absolute loyalty to the Lord.

Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.

Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding so that I might learn your commands.

Now give me wisdom and discernment so I can effectively lead this nation. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”

To learn wisdom and moral instruction, and to discern wise counsel.Wisdom calls out in the street, she shouts loudly in the plazas;at the head of the noisy streets she calls, in the entrances of the gates in the city she utters her words:“How long will you simpletons love naiveté? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?If only you will respond to my rebuke, then I will pour out my thoughts to you and I will make my words known to you.However, because I called but you refused to listen, because I stretched out my hand but no one paid attention,because you neglected all my advice, and did not comply with my rebuke,so I myself will laugh when disaster strikes you, I will mock when what you dread comes,when what you dread comes like a whirlwind, and disaster strikes you like a devastating storm, when distressing trouble comes on you.Then they will call to me, but I will not answer; they will diligently seek me, but they will not find me.Because they hated moral knowledge, and did not choose to fear the Lord,To receive moral instruction in skillful living, in righteousness, justice, and equity.they did not comply with my advice, they spurned all my rebuke.Therefore they will eat from the fruit of their way, and they will be stuffed full of their own counsel.For the waywardness of the simpletons will kill them, and the careless ease of fools will destroy them.But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.To impart shrewdness to the morally naive, and a discerning plan to the young person.

A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it.

Acquire truth and do not sell it – wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.

Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things that are freely given to us by God.

Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time.

This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your inner self.

May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.

He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.

Go to the ant, you sluggard; observe its ways and be wise!It has no commander, overseer, or ruler,yet it prepares its food in the summer; it gathers at the harvest what it will eat.

You deserve praise, O Lord! Teach me your statutes!

A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

When you walk, your steps will not be hampered, and when you run, you will not stumble.

Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it.

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.

Certainly the Lord guards the way of the godly, but the way of the wicked ends in destruction.

My child, pay attention to my words; listen attentively to my sayings.Do not let them depart from your sight, guard them within your heart;

The Lord’s deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.

My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.Bind them on your heart continually; fasten them around your neck.When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you.

I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.

It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes.The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. י (Yod)

My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;my soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established.

I will give you hidden treasures, riches stashed away in secret places, so you may recognize that I am the Lord, the one who calls you by name, the God of Israel.

For to the one who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner, he gives the task of amassing wealth – only to give it to the one who pleases God. This task of the wicked is futile – like chasing the wind!

Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out its seven pillars.

Let your eyes look directly in front of you and let your gaze look straight before you.Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established.Do not turn to the right or to the left; turn yourself away from evil.

I will praise the Lord who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.

The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings.

But it is a spirit in people, the breath of the Almighty, that makes them understand.

A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

The one who gives an answer before he listens – that is his folly and his shame.

My child, be attentive to my wisdom, pay close attention to my understanding,lest strangers devour your strength, and your labor benefit another man’s house.And at the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are wasted away.And you will say, “How I hated discipline! My heart spurned reproof!For I did not obey my teachers and I did not heed my instructors.I almost came to complete ruin in the midst of the whole congregation!”Drink water from your own cistern and running water from your own well.Should your springs be dispersed outside, your streams of water in the wide plazas?Let them be for yourself alone, and not for strangers with you.May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in your young wife –a loving doe, a graceful deer; may her breasts satisfy you at all times, may you be captivated by her love always.in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us insight to know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This one is the true God and eternal life.

Thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse, but the one who guards himself keeps far from them.

My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you,

The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly; whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

for you were at one time darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of the light –for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth –

Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.

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