James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Read in contextBible Verses About Wisdom
10 verses · KJV
Scripture treats wisdom as something worth more than gold and freely given to anyone who asks. It is less about being clever than about living rightly — knowing how to walk, when to speak, and whom to trust. These verses are for decisions that need more than information.
Proverbs 3:13-18
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
Read in contextProverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Read in contextProverbs 2:6
For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Read in contextEcclesiastes 7:12
For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
Read in contextColossians 4:5-6
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Read in contextProverbs 4:6-7
Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Read in contextJames 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Read in contextPsalms 111:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Read in contextProverbs 19:20
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
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What does the Bible say about wisdom?
Scripture treats wisdom as something worth more than gold and freely given to anyone who asks. It is less about being clever than about living rightly — knowing how to walk, when to speak, and whom to trust. These verses are for decisions that need more than information.
What is a good Bible verse for wisdom?
James 1:5 is one of the most turned-to passages on wisdom. It appears below alongside the other verses on this page, each shown in full so you can sit with the whole thought rather than a fragment.
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