Biblical Wisdom 7:9 Precious jewels could not equal her worth; beside Wisdom all the gold in the world is a handful of sand, and silver is nothing more than clay. Wisdom 7:11 When Wisdom came to me, all good things came with her. She brought me untold riches.

  1. Genesis 41:33
“Now you should choose some man with wisdom and insight and put him in charge of the country.
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  1. Genesis 41:39
The king said to Joseph, “God has shown you all this, so it is obvious that you have greater wisdom and insight than anyone else.
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  1. Deuteronomy 4:6
Obey them faithfully, and this will show the people of other nations how wise you are. When they hear of all these laws, they will say, ‘What wisdom and understanding this great nation has!’
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  1. Deuteronomy 32:28
“Israel is a nation without sense; they have no wisdom at all.
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  1. Deuteronomy 34:9
Joshua son of Nun was filled with wisdom, because Moses had appointed him to be his successor. The people of Israel obeyed Joshua and kept the commands that the Lord had given them through Moses.
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  1. 1 Kings 3:1
[ Solomon Prays for Wisdom ] Solomon made an alliance with the king of Egypt by marrying his daughter. He brought her to live in David's City until he had finished building his palace, the Temple, and the wall around Jerusalem.
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  1. 1 Kings 3:9
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?”
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  1. 1 Kings 3:11
and so he said to him, “Because you have asked for the wisdom to rule justly, instead of long life for yourself or riches or the death of your enemies,
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  1. 1 Kings 3:12
I will do what you have asked. I will give you more wisdom and understanding than anyone has ever had before or will ever have again.
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  1. 1 Kings 3:28
When the people of Israel heard of Solomon's decision, they were all filled with deep respect for him, because they knew then that God had given him the wisdom to settle disputes fairly.
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  1. 1 Kings 4:29
God gave Solomon unusual wisdom and insight, and knowledge too great to be measured.
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  1. 1 Kings 4:34
Kings all over the world heard of his wisdom and sent people to listen to him.
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  1. 1 Kings 5:12
The Lord kept his promise and gave Solomon wisdom. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and they made a treaty with each other.
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  1. 1 Kings 10:4
The queen of Sheba heard Solomon's wisdom and saw the palace he had built.
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  1. 1 Kings 10:6
She said to King Solomon, “What I heard in my own country about you and your wisdom is true!
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  1. 1 Kings 10:7
But I couldn't believe it until I had come and seen it all for myself. But I didn't hear even half of it; your wisdom and wealth are much greater than what I was told.
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  1. 1 Kings 10:24
and the whole world wanted to come and listen to the wisdom that God had given him.
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  1. 1 Kings 11:41
[ The Death of Solomon ] Everything else that Solomon did, his career, and his wisdom, are all recorded in The History of Solomon.
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  1. 1 Chronicles 22:12
And may the Lord your God give you insight and wisdom so that you may govern Israel according to his Law.
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  1. 2 Chronicles 1:1
[ King Solomon Prays for Wisdom ] Solomon, the son of King David, took firm control of the kingdom of Israel, and the Lord his God blessed him and made him very powerful.
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  1. 2 Chronicles 1:10
so give me the wisdom and knowledge I need to rule over them. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?”
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  1. 2 Chronicles 1:11
God replied to Solomon, “You have made the right choice. Instead of asking for wealth or treasure or fame or the death of your enemies or even for long life for yourself, you have asked for wisdom and knowledge so that you can rule my people, over whom I have made you king.
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  1. 2 Chronicles 1:12
I will give you wisdom and knowledge. And in addition, I will give you more wealth, treasure, and fame than any king has ever had before or will ever have again.”
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  1. 2 Chronicles 9:3
The queen of Sheba heard Solomon's wisdom and saw the palace he had built.
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  1. 2 Chronicles 9:5
She said to the king, “What I heard in my own country about you and your wisdom is true!
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  1. 2 Chronicles 9:6
I did not believe what they told me until I came and saw for myself. I had not heard of even half your wisdom. You are even wiser than people say.
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  1. 2 Chronicles 9:23
They all consulted him, to hear the wisdom that God had given him.
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  1. Ezra 7:25
“You, Ezra, using the wisdom which your God has given you, are to appoint administrators and judges to govern all the people in West-of-Euphrates who live by the Law of your God. You must teach that Law to anyone who does not know it.
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  1. Tobit 4:19
Take advantage of every opportunity to praise the Lord your God. Ask him to make you prosper in whatever you set out to do. He does not give his wisdom to the people of any other nation. He is the source of all good things, but he can also destroy you and bring you to certain death, if he wishes. Remember all my instructions. Don't forget them for one minute.
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  1. Judith 8:29
This is not the first time you have shown wisdom. Ever since you were a child, all of us have recognized the soundness and maturity of your judgment.
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  1. Judith 11:20
Holofernes and his personal servants were pleased with what Judith had said, and they admired her wisdom.
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  1. 2 Maccabees 4:37
King Antiochus was deeply grieved and was so filled with sorrow that he was moved to tears when he recalled the wisdom and self-control that Onias had shown throughout his life.
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  1. Job 4:21
All that we have is taken away; we die, still lacking wisdom.”
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  1. Job 8:8
Look for a moment at ancient wisdom; consider the truths our ancestors learned.
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  1. Job 11:6
He would tell you there are many sides to wisdom; there are things too deep for human knowledge. God is punishing you less than you deserve.
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  1. Job 12:1-2
Yes, you are the voice of the people. When you die, wisdom will die with you.
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  1. Job 12:8
ask the creatures of earth and sea for their wisdom.
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  1. Job 12:12-13
Old people have wisdom, but God has wisdom and power. Old people have insight; God has insight and power to act.
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  1. Job 12:17
He takes away the wisdom of rulers and makes leaders act like fools.
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  1. Job 12:20
He silences those who are trusted, and takes the wisdom of old people away.
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  1. Job 15:8
Did you overhear the plans God made? Does human wisdom belong to you alone?
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  1. Job 15:10
We learned our wisdom from gray-haired people— those born before your father.
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  1. Job 28:1
[ In Praise of Wisdom ] There are mines where silver is dug; There are places where gold is refined.
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  1. Job 28:12
But where can wisdom be found? Where can we learn to understand?
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  1. Job 28:13
Wisdom is not to be found among mortals; No one knows its true value.
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  1. Job 28:14
The depths of the oceans and seas Say that wisdom is not found there.
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  1. Job 28:18
The value of wisdom is more Than coral or crystal or rubies.
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  1. Job 28:19
The finest topaz and the purest gold Cannot compare with the value of wisdom.
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  1. Job 28:20
Where, then, is the source of wisdom? Where can we learn to understand?
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  1. Job 28:23
God alone knows the way, Knows the place where wisdom is found,
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  1. Job 28:27
It was then he saw wisdom and tested its worth— He gave it his approval.
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  1. Job 32:7
I told myself that you ought to speak, that you older men should share your wisdom.
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  1. Job 32:8
But it is the spirit of Almighty God that comes to us and gives us wisdom.
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  1. Job 32:13
How can you claim you have discovered wisdom? God must answer Job, for you have failed.
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  1. Job 38:2
[ The Lord ] Who are you to question my wisdom with your ignorant, empty words?
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  1. Job 39:17
It was I who made her foolish and did not give her wisdom.
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  1. Job 42:3
You ask how I dare question your wisdom when I am so very ignorant. I talked about things I did not understand, about marvels too great for me to know.
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  1. Psalm 19:7
[ The Law of the Lord ] 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.
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  1. Psalm 49:3
My thoughts will be clear; I will speak words of wisdom.
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  1. Psalm 51:6
Sincerity and truth are what you require; fill my mind with your wisdom.
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  1. Psalm 119:66
Give me wisdom and knowledge, because I trust in your commands.
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  1. Psalm 119:100
I have greater wisdom than those who are old, because I obey your commands.
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  1. Psalm 119:104
I gain wisdom from your laws, and so I hate all bad conduct.
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  1. Psalm 119:130
The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant.
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  1. Psalm 136:5
By his wisdom he made the heavens; his love is eternal;
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  1. Psalm 147:5
Great and mighty is our Lord; his wisdom cannot be measured.
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  1. Proverbs 1:2
Here are proverbs that will help you recognize wisdom and good advice, and understand sayings with deep meaning.
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  1. Proverbs 1:7
[ Advice to the Young ] To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the Lord. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.
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  1. Proverbs 1:20
[ Wisdom Calls ] Listen! Wisdom is calling out in the streets and marketplaces,
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  1. Proverbs 1:28
Then you will call for wisdom, but I will not answer. You may look for me everywhere, but you will not find me.
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  1. Proverbs 1:32
Inexperienced people die because they reject wisdom. Stupid people are destroyed by their own lack of concern.
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  1. Proverbs 2:1
[ The Rewards of Wisdom ] My child, learn what I teach you and never forget what I tell you to do.
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  1. Proverbs 2:6
It is the Lord who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.
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  1. Proverbs 3:15
Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it.
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  1. Proverbs 3:16
Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honor.
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  1. Proverbs 3:17
Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it.
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  1. Proverbs 3:18
Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.
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  1. Proverbs 3:19
The Lord created the earth by his wisdom; by his knowledge he set the sky in place.
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  1. Proverbs 3:20
His wisdom caused the rivers to flow and the clouds to give rain to the earth.
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  1. Proverbs 3:21
My child, hold on to your wisdom and insight. Never let them get away from you.
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  1. Proverbs 4:1
[ The Benefits of Wisdom ] My children, listen to what your father teaches you. Pay attention, and you will have understanding.
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  1. Proverbs 4:5
Get wisdom and insight! Do not forget or ignore what I say.
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  1. Proverbs 4:6
Do not abandon wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will keep you safe.
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  1. Proverbs 4:7
Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight.
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  1. Proverbs 4:8
Love wisdom, and she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will bring you honor.
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  1. Proverbs 4:11
I have taught you wisdom and the right way to live.
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  1. Proverbs 5:1
[ Warning against Adultery ] My child, pay attention and listen to my wisdom and insight.
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  1. Proverbs 7:4
Treat wisdom as your sister, and insight as your closest friend.
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  1. Proverbs 8:1
[ In Praise of Wisdom ] Listen! Wisdom is calling out. Reason is making herself heard.
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  1. Proverbs 8:11
“I am Wisdom, I am better than jewels; nothing you want can compare with me.
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  1. Proverbs 8:12
I am Wisdom, and I have insight; I have knowledge and sound judgment.
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  1. Proverbs 9:1
[ Wisdom and Stupidity ] Wisdom has built her house and made seven columns for it.
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  1. Proverbs 9:11
Wisdom will add years to your life.
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  1. Proverbs 9:12
You are the one who will profit if you have wisdom, and if you reject it, you are the one who will suffer.
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  1. Proverbs 10:23
It is foolish to enjoy doing wrong. Intelligent people take pleasure in wisdom.
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  1. Proverbs 10:31
Righteous people speak wisdom, but the tongue that speaks evil will be stopped.
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  1. Proverbs 11:9
You can be ruined by the talk of godless people, but the wisdom of the righteous can save you.
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  1. Proverbs 14:1
Homes are made by the wisdom of women, but are destroyed by foolishness.
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  1. Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom is in every thought of intelligent people; fools know nothing about wisdom.
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  1. Proverbs 16:16
It is better—much better—to have wisdom and knowledge than gold and silver.
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  1. Proverbs 16:22
Wisdom is a fountain of life to the wise, but trying to educate stupid people is a waste of time.
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  1. Proverbs 18:4
A person's words can be a source of wisdom, deep as the ocean, fresh as a flowing stream.
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  1. Proverbs 21:30
Human wisdom, brilliance, insight—they are of no help if the Lord is against you.
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  1. Proverbs 23:16
I will be proud when I hear you speaking words of wisdom.
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  1. Proverbs 23:23
Truth, wisdom, learning, and good sense—these are worth paying for, but too valuable for you to sell.
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  1. Proverbs 24:3
[ -20- ] Homes are built on the foundation of wisdom and understanding.
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  1. Proverbs 24:14
you may be sure that wisdom is good for the soul. Get wisdom and you have a bright future.
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  1. Proverbs 29:3
If you appreciate wisdom, your parents will be proud of you. It is a foolish waste to spend money on prostitutes.
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  1. Proverbs 30:3
I have never learned any wisdom, and I know nothing at all about God.
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  1. Proverbs 31:26
She speaks with a gentle wisdom.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 1:16
I told myself, “I have become a great man, far wiser than anyone who ruled Jerusalem before me. I know what wisdom and knowledge really are.”
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  1. Ecclesiastes 1:17
I was determined to learn the difference between knowledge and foolishness, wisdom and madness. But I found out that I might as well be chasing the wind.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 2:3
Driven on by my desire for wisdom, I decided to cheer myself up with wine and have a good time. I thought that this might be the best way people can spend their short lives on earth.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 2:9
Yes, I was great, greater than anyone else who had ever lived in Jerusalem, and my wisdom never failed me.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 2:13
Oh, I know, “Wisdom is better than foolishness, just as light is better than darkness.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 2:19
and he might be wise, or he might be foolish—who knows? Yet he will own everything I have worked for, everything my wisdom has earned for me in this world. It is all useless.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 2:21
You work for something with all your wisdom, knowledge, and skill, and then you have to leave it all to someone who hasn't had to work for it. It is useless, and it isn't right!
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  1. Ecclesiastes 2:26
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.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 7:12
and will give you as much security as money can. Wisdom keeps you safe—this is the advantage of knowledge.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom does more for a person than ten rulers can do for a city.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 7:23
I used my wisdom to test all of this. I was determined to be wise, but it was beyond me.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 7:25
But I devoted myself to knowledge and study; I was determined to find wisdom and the answers to my questions, and to learn how wicked and foolish stupidity is.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 8:1
Only the wise know what things really mean. Wisdom makes them smile and makes their frowns disappear.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 9:10
Work hard at whatever you do, because there will be no action, no thought, no knowledge, no wisdom in the world of the dead—and that is where you are going.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 9:13
[ Thoughts on Wisdom and Foolishness ] There is something else I saw, a good example of how wisdom is regarded in this world.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 9:16
I have always said that wisdom is better than strength, but no one thinks of the poor as wise or pays any attention to what they say.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 9:18
Wisdom does more good than weapons, but one sinner can undo a lot of good.
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  1. Ecclesiastes 10:1
Dead flies can make a whole bottle of perfume stink, and a little stupidity can cancel out the greatest wisdom.
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  1. Wisdom 1:4
Wisdom will never be at home with anyone who is deceitful or a slave of sin.
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  1. Wisdom 1:6
[ God Is Aware of What We Say ] Wisdom is a spirit that is friendly to people, but she will not forgive anyone who speaks against God, for God knows our feelings and thoughts, and hears our every word.
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  1. Wisdom 3:11
A man who has no use for wisdom or education has a miserable life in store for him. He has nothing to hope for. His labors are useless, and he will never accomplish anything worthwhile.
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  1. Wisdom 3:15
Honest deeds are like a tree that bears marvelous fruit. Wisdom is like a root that is alive and can always send up new shoots.
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  1. Wisdom 4:9
Wisdom and righteousness are signs of the maturity that should come with old age.
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  1. Wisdom 6:12
[ The Value of Wisdom ] Wisdom shines bright and never grows dim; those who love her and look for her can easily find her.
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  1. Wisdom 6:15
To fasten your attention on Wisdom is to gain perfect understanding. If you look for her, you will soon find peace of mind,
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  1. Wisdom 6:17
Wisdom begins when you sincerely want to learn. To desire Wisdom is to love her;
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  1. Wisdom 6:20
This desire for Wisdom can prepare you to rule a kingdom.
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  1. Wisdom 6:21
So then, you that rule the nations, if you value your thrones and symbols of authority, honor Wisdom so that you may rule forever.
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  1. Wisdom 6:22
[ Solomon Wishes to Share His Wisdom ] I will tell you what Wisdom is, and how she came to be. I will not keep anything secret. I will trace her history from the beginning and make knowledge of her open to all. I will not ignore any part of the truth.
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  1. Wisdom 6:23
No jealous desire to guard my own knowledge will make me hold back anything. Wisdom has nothing in common with such an attitude.
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  1. Wisdom 7:7
[ Solomon Declares His Love for Wisdom ] Realizing that I was only human, I prayed and was given understanding. The spirit of Wisdom came to me.
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  1. Wisdom 7:9
Precious jewels could not equal her worth; beside Wisdom all the gold in the world is a handful of sand, and silver is nothing more than clay.
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  1. Wisdom 7:11
When Wisdom came to me, all good things came with her. She brought me untold riches.
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  1. Wisdom 7:12
I was happy with them all, because Wisdom had brought them to me. I had not realized before that she was the source of all these things.
Wisdom 7:11-13 (in Context) Wisdom 7 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Wisdom 7:14
No one can ever exhaust the treasures of Wisdom. Use those treasures and you are God's friends; he approves of what you learn from her.
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  1. Wisdom 7:15
I pray to God that my thoughts may be worthy of what I have learned, and that I may speak according to his will. He is Wisdom's guide; he gives correction to those who are wise.
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  1. Wisdom 7:22
because Wisdom, who gave shape to everything that exists, was my teacher. [ The Nature of Wisdom ] The spirit of Wisdom is intelligent and holy. It is of one nature but reveals itself in many ways. It is not made of any material substance, and it moves about freely. It is clear, clean, and confident; it cannot be harmed. It loves what is good. It is sharp and unconquerable,
Wisdom 7:21-23 (in Context) Wisdom 7 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Wisdom 7:24
Wisdom moves more easily than motion itself; she is so pure that she penetrates everything.
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  1. Wisdom 7:25
She is a breath of God's power—a pure and radiant stream of glory from the Almighty. Nothing that is defiled can ever steal its way into Wisdom.
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  1. Wisdom 7:27
Even though Wisdom acts alone, she can do anything. She makes everything new, although she herself never changes. From generation to generation she enters the souls of holy people, and makes them God's friends and prophets.
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  1. Wisdom 7:28
There is nothing that God loves more than people who are at home with Wisdom.
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  1. Wisdom 7:29
Wisdom is more beautiful than the sun and all the constellations. She is better than light itself,
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  1. Wisdom 7:30
because night always follows day, but evil never overcomes Wisdom.
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  1. Wisdom 8:2
[ Solomon's Love for Wisdom ] Wisdom has been my love. I courted her when I was young and wanted to make her my bride. I fell in love with her beauty.
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  1. Wisdom 8:5
Is it good to have riches in this life? Nothing can make you richer than Wisdom, who makes everything function.
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  1. Wisdom 8:6
Is knowledge a useful thing to have? Nothing is better than Wisdom, who has given shape to everything that exists.
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  1. Wisdom 8:7
Do you love justice? All the virtues are the result of Wisdom's work: justice and courage, self-control and understanding. Life can offer us nothing more valuable than these.
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  1. Wisdom 8:8
Do you want to have wide experience? Wisdom knows the lessons of history and can anticipate the future. She knows how to interpret what people say and how to solve problems. She knows the miracles that God will perform, and how the movements of history will develop.
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  1. Wisdom 8:9
So I decided to take Wisdom home to live with me, because I knew that she would give me good advice and encourage me in times of trouble and grief.
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  1. Wisdom 8:13
Because of Wisdom I will gain immortality; I will live forever in the memory of those who come after me.
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  1. Wisdom 8:16
When I come home to Wisdom, I will find contentment because there is no conflict or pain in living with her, only happiness and joy.
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  1. Wisdom 8:17
And so I thought it over: to be wedded to Wisdom is to live forever,
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  1. Wisdom 8:18
to love her is to be perfectly happy, to do her work is to be rich beyond measure, to share her company is to have sound judgment, to converse with her is to be honored. Then I was determined to take Wisdom as my bride.
Wisdom 8:17-19 (in Context) Wisdom 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Wisdom 8:20
Still, I realized that I would never receive Wisdom unless God gave her to me—and knowing that only God could give her to me was itself a sign of understanding. So I prayed, begging the Lord with all my heart:
Wisdom 8:19-20 (in Context) Wisdom 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Wisdom 9:1
[ Solomon Prays for Wisdom ] God of my ancestors, merciful Lord, by your word you created everything.
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  1. Wisdom 9:2
By your Wisdom you made us humans to rule all creation,
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  1. Wisdom 9:4
Give me the Wisdom that sits beside your throne; give me a place among your children.
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  1. Wisdom 9:6
Even if someone is perfect, he will be thought of as nothing without the Wisdom that comes from you.
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  1. Wisdom 9:9
Wisdom is with you and knows your actions; she was present when you made the world. She knows what pleases you, what is right and in accordance with your commands.
Wisdom 9:8-10 (in Context) Wisdom 9 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Wisdom 9:17
No one has ever learned your will, unless you first gave him Wisdom, and sent your holy spirit down to him.
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  1. Wisdom 9:18
In this way people on earth have been set on the right path, have learned what pleases you, and have been kept safe by Wisdom.
Wisdom 9:17-18 (in Context) Wisdom 9 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Wisdom 10:1
[ Wisdom Protected Adam ] Wisdom protected the father of the world, the first man that was ever formed, when he alone had been created. She saved him from his own sinful act
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  1. Wisdom 10:3
[ Cain Abandoned Wisdom ] But there was an unrighteous man who abandoned Wisdom; he destroyed himself by killing his brother in a fit of anger.
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  1. Wisdom 10:4
[ Wisdom Protected Noah ] Because of that sin, the earth was flooded, but Wisdom saved it again. She guided a righteous man in his flimsy wooden boat.
Wisdom 10:3-5 (in Context) Wisdom 10 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Wisdom 10:5
[ Wisdom Helped Abraham ] Once when the nations were frustrated in their wicked plans, Wisdom recognized a righteous man and kept him innocent in God's sight. She gave him strength to obey God's command in spite of his love for his son.
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  1. Wisdom 10:6
[ Wisdom Rescued Lot ] Wisdom rescued a righteous man while ungodly people were dying. He escaped the flames that destroyed the Five Cities.
Wisdom 10:5-7 (in Context) Wisdom 10 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Wisdom 10:8
The people of those cities ignored Wisdom and could not tell right from wrong. Not only that, but the remains of their cities still remind us of the foolish way they lived, so that their failure can never be forgotten.
Wisdom 10:7-9 (in Context) Wisdom 10 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Wisdom 10:9
But Wisdom rescued her servants from the danger.
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  1. Wisdom 10:10
[ Wisdom Protected Jacob ] A righteous man once had to escape from his brother's anger, and Wisdom guided him in the right way. She showed him God's kingdom and allowed him to know about holy things. She made him prosperous and successful in his work.
Wisdom 10:9-11 (in Context) Wisdom 10 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Wisdom 10:11
When others were greedy for what he had, and wanted to take it away from him, Wisdom stood by him and made him rich.
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  1. Wisdom 10:13
[ Wisdom Rescued Joseph ] Once a righteous man was sold into slavery, but Wisdom did not abandon him. She kept him safe from sin. She went to prison with him
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  1. Wisdom 10:15
[ Wisdom Led the Israelites Out of Egypt ] Wisdom once rescued an innocent and holy people from a nation of oppressors.
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  1. Wisdom 10:21
Wisdom gave speech to those who could not speak; she even caused babies to speak clearly.
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  1. Wisdom 11:1
[ Wisdom Led the Israelites through the Desert ] Wisdom brought success to the people of Israel through a holy prophet.
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  1. Wisdom 14:5
It is your will that the things you have made by your wisdom should be put to use. And so people can cross the sea in a boat and come safely to land, because they trust their lives to that small piece of wood.
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  1. Wisdom 17:7
The illusions produced by their magic tricks were put to shame, and all the wisdom they had boasted of came to nothing.
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  1. Sirach 1:1
[ Foreword ] The Law, the Prophets, and the later writers have left us a wealth of valuable teachings, and we should praise Israel for the instruction and wisdom they provide. But it is not enough that those who read them should gain understanding for themselves. Anyone who values learning should be able to help others by what he himself says and writes. That is why my grandfather Jesus devoted himself to reading the Law, the Prophets, and the other books of our ancestors. After he had mastered them, he was led to write a book of his own in order to share his wisdom and learning with others, so that anyone who shared his love for learning should have his book available as well, and be all the more able to live according to the Law. Let me urge you, then, to read this book carefully and with an open mind. And please be patient in those places where, in spite of all my diligent efforts, I may not have translated some phrases vry well. What was originally written in Hebrew does not always have exactly the same sense when it is translated into another language. That is true not only of this book, but even of the Law itself, the Prophets, and the other books. The translations differ quite a bit from the original. I came to Egypt in the thirty-eighth year of King Euergetes' reign and stayed for some time. While I was there, I had the opportunity for a good deal of study and felt the necessity of translating the following book. I wanted to use all my diligence and skill to complete it and make it available for all those living in foreign lands who wish to learn and who have the strength of character to live by the Law of Moses. [ In Praise of Wisdom ] All wisdom comes from the Lord, and Wisdom is with him forever.
Sirach 1:1-3 (in Context) Sirach 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 1:3
How high is the sky? How wide is the earth? How deep is the ocean? How profound is Wisdom? Can anyone find answers to these questions?
Sirach 1:2-4 (in Context) Sirach 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 1:4
Wisdom was created before anything else; understanding has always existed.
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  1. Sirach 1:6
Has anyone ever been shown where Wisdom originates? Does anyone understand her subtle cleverness?
Sirach 1:5-7 (in Context) Sirach 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 1:9
The Lord himself created Wisdom; he saw her and recognized her value, and so he filled everything he made with Wisdom.
Sirach 1:8-10 (in Context) Sirach 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 1:10
He gave some measure of Wisdom to everyone, but poured her out on those who love him.
Sirach 1:9-11 (in Context) Sirach 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 1:14
To fear the Lord is the first step to Wisdom. Wisdom is given to the faithful in their mothers' wombs.
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  1. Sirach 1:16
To fear the Lord is Wisdom at her fullest; she satisfies us completely with her gifts
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  1. Sirach 1:18
To fear the Lord is the flower of Wisdom that blossoms with peace and good health.
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  1. Sirach 1:20
To fear the Lord is the root of Wisdom; her branches are long life.
Sirach 1:19-21 (in Context) Sirach 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 1:25
[ Wisdom and Reverence for God ] Wisdom has a treasury of wise sayings, but sinners have nothing but contempt for godliness.
Sirach 1:24-26 (in Context) Sirach 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 1:26
If you want to be wise, keep the Lord's commands, and he will give you Wisdom in abundance.
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  1. Sirach 1:27
Fearing the Lord is Wisdom and an education in itself. He is pleased by loyalty and humility.
Sirach 1:26-28 (in Context) Sirach 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 4:11
[ Wisdom as a Teacher ] Wisdom takes care of those who look for her; she raises them to greatness.
Sirach 4:10-12 (in Context) Sirach 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 4:13
Anyone who obtains Wisdom will be greatly honored. Wherever he goes, the Lord will bless him.
Sirach 4:12-14 (in Context) Sirach 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 4:14
Wisdom's servants are the servants of the Holy One, and the Lord loves everyone who loves her.
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  1. Sirach 4:16
Put your trust in Wisdom, and you will possess her and pass her on to your descendants.
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  1. Sirach 4:17
At first, Wisdom will lead you along difficult paths. She will make you so afraid that you will think you cannot go on. The discipline she demands will be tormenting, and she will put you to the test with her requirements until she trusts you completely.
Sirach 4:16-18 (in Context) Sirach 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 4:23
Never hesitate to speak out when the occasion calls for it. Don't hide your wisdom.
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  1. Sirach 4:24
Your wisdom and education can be known only by what you say.
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  1. Sirach 6:18
[ Learn from Wisdom ] My child, learn to value Wisdom while you are young, and you will still be able to find her when you grow old.
Sirach 6:17-19 (in Context) Sirach 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 6:19
Work as hard to find Wisdom as a farmer works to plow and plant his fields; then you can expect a good harvest. You will have to work at it for a while, but you will soon be enjoying what you have earned.
Sirach 6:18-20 (in Context) Sirach 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 6:20
Undisciplined people find Wisdom's demands too hard and don't have enough determination to meet them.
Sirach 6:19-21 (in Context) Sirach 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 6:24
Put Wisdom's chains around your feet and her yoke around your neck.
Sirach 6:23-25 (in Context) Sirach 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 6:26
Follow Wisdom, and keep to her ways with all your heart.
Sirach 6:25-27 (in Context) Sirach 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 6:31
You will wear Wisdom like a splendid crown.
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  1. Sirach 6:37
Devote all your time to studying the Lord's commands and thinking about them. He will give you the insight and wisdom you are looking for.
Sirach 6:36-37 (in Context) Sirach 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 7:5
Don't try to convince the Lord that you are righteous or make a show of your wisdom before the king.
Sirach 7:4-6 (in Context) Sirach 7 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 9:17
[ Rulers ] A skilled worker is admired for the things he makes, and a leader's wisdom is proved by his words.
Sirach 9:16-18 (in Context) Sirach 9 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 11:15
Wisdom, understanding, knowledge of the Law, love, and the doing of good deeds—all these come from the Lord.
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  1. Sirach 14:20
[ The Happiness of Having Wisdom ] It is a happy person who is concerned with Wisdom and who uses good sense.
Sirach 14:19-21 (in Context) Sirach 14 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 14:21
Anyone who studies the ways of Wisdom will also learn her secrets.
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  1. Sirach 14:22
Go after Wisdom like a hunter looking for game.
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  1. Sirach 15:1
If you fear the Lord, you will do this. Master his Law, and you will find Wisdom.
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  1. Sirach 15:3
She will give you wisdom and knowledge like food and drink.
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  1. Sirach 15:7
But people who are foolish or sinful will never even catch sight of Wisdom.
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  1. Sirach 15:10
A hymn should be an expression of wisdom, inspired by the Lord himself.
Sirach 15:9-11 (in Context) Sirach 15 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 15:18
The Lord's wisdom and power are great and he sees everything.
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  1. Sirach 16:4
A city's population may grow because of the wisdom of one person, while a whole tribe of lawless people disappears.
Sirach 16:3-5 (in Context) Sirach 16 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 16:24
[ God's Wisdom in Creation ] My child, listen and pay attention to me; you will gain knowledge if you do.
Sirach 16:23-25 (in Context) Sirach 16 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 18:28
Every intelligent person can recognize wisdom and will honor anyone who shows it.
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  1. Sirach 18:29
If you appreciate wisdom when you hear it, you will become wise yourself, and your words will be a source of wisdom for others.
Sirach 18:28-30 (in Context) Sirach 18 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 19:20
[ Recognizing Real Wisdom ] Fear the Lord and keep his Law; that is what Wisdom is all about.
Sirach 19:19-21 (in Context) Sirach 19 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 20:27
[ Stewardship of Wisdom ] Speak wisely, and you will get ahead in the world. Influential people appreciate good sense.
Sirach 20:26-28 (in Context) Sirach 20 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 20:30
Wisdom that is not expressed is like a treasure that has been hidden—both are useless.
Sirach 20:29-31 (in Context) Sirach 20 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 20:31
But a person who covers up his foolishness is better than one who keeps his wisdom to himself.
Sirach 20:30-31 (in Context) Sirach 20 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 21:11
[ Wisdom and Foolishness ] Whoever wants to keep the Law must learn what the Law means. If you fear the Lord in every sense of the term, you will have wisdom.
Sirach 21:10-12 (in Context) Sirach 21 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 21:18
To an ignorant person, wisdom is as useless as a house gone to ruin. He has never even thought about the things he is so sure of.
Sirach 21:17-19 (in Context) Sirach 21 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 23:2
I wish I could be whipped for my thoughts, so that Wisdom could discipline my mind. I would not want to be spared when I am wrong; I would not want a single sin to be overlooked!
Sirach 23:1-3 (in Context) Sirach 23 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 24:1
[ In Praise of Wisdom ] Listen to Wisdom! She proudly sings her own praises among the Israelites, her own people,
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  1. Sirach 24:23
[ Wisdom and the Law ] Wisdom is the Law, the Law which Moses commanded us to keep, the covenant of God Most High, the inheritance of the synagogues of Israel.
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  1. Sirach 24:25
The Law overflows with Wisdom like the Pishon River, like the Tigris at fruit-picking time.
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  1. Sirach 24:28
The first human being ever created never knew Wisdom completely, and the last person on earth will be no more successful.
Sirach 24:27-29 (in Context) Sirach 24 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 24:29
The possibilities of Wisdom are vaster than the ocean; her resources are more profound than the deepest waters beneath the earth.
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  1. Sirach 25:5
Wisdom, understanding, and sound counsel are appropriate to the aged and the respected.
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  1. Sirach 33:11
But the Lord, in his wisdom, made them all different and gave them different tasks.
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  1. Sirach 34:8
The Law is complete without such falsehood. Wisdom, as spoken by the righteous, is also complete without it.
Sirach 34:7-9 (in Context) Sirach 34 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 37:16
[ Wisdom and Confidence ] Planning and thought lie behind everything that is done.
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  1. Sirach 38:33
These people are not sought out to serve on the public councils, and they never attain positions of great importance. They do not serve as judges, and they do not understand legal matters. They have no education and are not known for their wisdom. You never hear them quoting proverbs.
Sirach 38:32-34 (in Context) Sirach 38 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 39:1
But it is different with the person who devotes himself to studying the Law of the Most High. He examines the wisdom of all the ancient writers and concerns himself with the prophecies.
Sirach 39:1-3 (in Context) Sirach 39 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 39:9
He will be widely praised for his wisdom, and it will never be lost, because people for generations to come will remember him.
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  1. Sirach 39:10
The Gentiles will talk about his wisdom, and he will be praised aloud in the assembly.
Sirach 39:9-11 (in Context) Sirach 39 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 40:19
Your name can be preserved if you have children or if you establish a city, but finding Wisdom is a better way. Owning livestock and orchards will make you famous, but it is better to have a wife you love.
Sirach 40:18-20 (in Context) Sirach 40 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 41:14
[ A Sense of Decency ] My children, do as I teach you and live at peace. Wisdom that is not expressed is like a treasure that has been hidden—both are useless.
Sirach 41:13-15 (in Context) Sirach 41 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 41:15
A person who covers up his foolishness is better than one who keeps his wisdom to himself.
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  1. Sirach 42:21
The orderly world shows the greatness of his wisdom; he is the same forever and ever. Nothing can be added to him, and nothing taken away; he needs no one to give him advice.
Sirach 42:20-22 (in Context) Sirach 42 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 43:23
By his wisdom he calmed the great oceans and placed the islands there.
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  1. Sirach 43:33
The Lord made the universe and then gave wisdom to devout people.
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  1. Sirach 44:15
Nations will tell about their wisdom, and God's people will praise them.
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  1. Sirach 45:26
Now praise the Lord, who is good, who has crowned you with glory! May he give you wisdom to judge his people fairly, so that their success and your authority may continue for all time to come.
Sirach 45:25-26 (in Context) Sirach 45 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 50:27
[ The Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirach ] I, Jesus son of Sirach Eleazar of Jerusalem, put all my wisdom into writing this book to provide instruction and knowledge for others.
Sirach 50:26-28 (in Context) Sirach 50 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 51:13
[ The Search for Wisdom ] When I was still young, before I started out on my travels, I boldly prayed for Wisdom.
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  1. Sirach 51:16
I received Wisdom as soon as I began listening for her, and I have been rewarded with great knowledge.
Sirach 51:15-17 (in Context) Sirach 51 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 51:19
I fought for Wisdom and was strict in my conduct. When I prayed, I sadly confessed how far short of Wisdom I fell.
Sirach 51:18-20 (in Context) Sirach 51 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 51:20
But I was determined to have her, and I found her by keeping myself free from sin. I have grown in Wisdom since first I found her, and I will never be without her.
Sirach 51:19-21 (in Context) Sirach 51 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Sirach 51:28
No matter how much it costs you to get Wisdom, it will be well worth it.
Sirach 51:27-29 (in Context) Sirach 51 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Isaiah 11:2
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,
Isaiah 11:1-3 (in Context) Isaiah 11 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Isaiah 28:23
[ God's Wisdom ] Listen to what I am saying; pay attention to what I am telling you.
Isaiah 28:22-24 (in Context) Isaiah 28 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Isaiah 28:29
All this wisdom comes from the Lord Almighty. The plans God makes are wise, and they always succeed.
Isaiah 28:28-29 (in Context) Isaiah 28 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Isaiah 33:6
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.
Isaiah 33:5-7 (in Context) Isaiah 33 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Isaiah 44:25
I make fools of fortunetellers and frustrate the predictions of astrologers. The words of the wise I refute and show that their wisdom is foolishness.
Isaiah 44:24-26 (in Context) Isaiah 44 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Isaiah 47:10
“You felt sure of yourself in your evil; you thought that no one could see you. Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray, and you said to yourself, ‘I am God— there is no one else like me.’
Isaiah 47:9-11 (in Context) Isaiah 47 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Jeremiah 3:15
I will give you rulers who obey me, and they will rule you with wisdom and understanding.
Jeremiah 3:14-16 (in Context) Jeremiah 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Jeremiah 8:9
Your wise men are put to shame; they are confused and trapped. They have rejected my words; what wisdom do they have now?
Jeremiah 8:8-10 (in Context) Jeremiah 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Jeremiah 9:23
The Lord says, “The wise should not boast of their wisdom, nor the strong of their strength, nor the rich of their wealth.
Jeremiah 9:22-24 (in Context) Jeremiah 9 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Jeremiah 10:12
[ A Hymn of Praise to God ] The Lord made the earth by his power; by his wisdom he created the world and stretched out the heavens.
Jeremiah 10:11-13 (in Context) Jeremiah 10 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Jeremiah 49:7
[ The Lord's Judgment on Edom ] This is what the Lord Almighty said about Edom: “Have the people of Edom lost their good judgment? Can their advisers no longer tell them what to do? Has all their wisdom disappeared?
Jeremiah 49:6-8 (in Context) Jeremiah 49 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Jeremiah 50:35
The Lord says, “Death to Babylonia! Death to its people, to its rulers, to its people of wisdom.
Jeremiah 50:34-36 (in Context) Jeremiah 50 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Jeremiah 51:15
[ A Hymn of Praise to God ] The Lord made the earth by his power; by his wisdom he created the world and stretched out the heavens.
Jeremiah 51:14-16 (in Context) Jeremiah 51 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Jeremiah 51:57
I will make its rulers drunk— men of wisdom, leaders, and soldiers. They will go to sleep and never wake up. I, the king, have spoken; I am the Lord Almighty.
Jeremiah 51:56-58 (in Context) Jeremiah 51 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Baruch 3:9
[ In Praise of Wisdom ] Listen, Israel, to the commands that promise life; pay attention, and you will become wise.
Baruch 3:8-10 (in Context) Baruch 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Baruch 3:12
It is because you have left the source of Wisdom!
Baruch 3:11-13 (in Context) Baruch 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Baruch 3:15
No one has ever found where Wisdom lives or has entered her treasure house,
Baruch 3:14-16 (in Context) Baruch 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Baruch 3:20
A later generation was born and lived in the land, but they too did not discover the way to knowledge. They did not find the path to Wisdom or ever reach her.
Baruch 3:19-21 (in Context) Baruch 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Baruch 3:22
Wisdom was not found by the Canaanites. It has not been discovered by the Edomites
Baruch 3:21-23 (in Context) Baruch 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Baruch 3:23
although they search after knowledge. The way to Wisdom has not been found by the merchants of Merran and Tema or by those who relate fables or by any others who seek understanding.
Baruch 3:22-24 (in Context) Baruch 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Baruch 3:29
No one has ever gone up into heaven to get Wisdom and bring her down out of the clouds.
Baruch 3:28-30 (in Context) Baruch 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Baruch 3:30
No one has sailed across the seas to find Wisdom or bought her with precious gold.
Baruch 3:29-31 (in Context) Baruch 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Baruch 3:32
The only one who knows Wisdom is God, and he knows all things. With his understanding he found her. He established the earth for all time and filled it with all kinds of animals.
Baruch 3:31-33 (in Context) Baruch 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Baruch 3:36
He discovered the entire path leading to understanding and gave Wisdom to his servant Israel, whom he loved.
Baruch 3:35-37 (in Context) Baruch 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Baruch 3:37
From that time on, Wisdom appeared on earth and lived among us.
Baruch 3:36-37 (in Context) Baruch 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Baruch 4:1
Wisdom is the book of God's commandments, the Law that will last forever. All who hold onto her will live, but those who abandon her will die.
Baruch 4:1-3 (in Context) Baruch 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Baruch 4:2
Turn to Wisdom, people of Israel, and take hold of her. Make your way toward the splendor of her light.
Baruch 4:1-3 (in Context) Baruch 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Ezekiel 28:4
Your wisdom and skill made you rich with treasures of gold and silver.
Ezekiel 28:3-5 (in Context) Ezekiel 28 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Ezekiel 28:7
I will bring ruthless enemies to attack you. They will destroy all the beautiful things you have acquired by skill and wisdom.
Ezekiel 28:6-8 (in Context) Ezekiel 28 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Daniel 2:21
He controls the times and the seasons; he makes and unmakes kings; it is he who gives wisdom and understanding.
Daniel 2:20-22 (in Context) Daniel 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Daniel 2:23
I praise you and honor you, God of my ancestors. You have given me wisdom and strength; you have answered my prayer and shown us what to tell the king.”
Daniel 2:22-24 (in Context) Daniel 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Daniel 5:11
There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. When your father was king, this man showed good sense, knowledge, and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods. And King Nebuchadnezzar, your father, made him chief of the fortunetellers, magicians, wizards, and astrologers.
Daniel 5:10-12 (in Context) Daniel 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Daniel 5:14
I have heard that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that you are skillful and have knowledge and wisdom.
Daniel 5:13-15 (in Context) Daniel 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Daniel 11:33
Wise leaders of the people will share their wisdom with many others. But for a while some of them will be killed in battle or be burned to death, and some will be robbed and made prisoners.
Daniel 11:32-34 (in Context) Daniel 11 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Obadiah 1:8
“On the day I punish Edom, I will destroy their clever men and wipe out all their wisdom.
Obadiah 1:7-9 (in Context) Obadiah 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Matthew 11:19
When the Son of Man came, he ate and drank, and everyone said, ‘Look at this man! He is a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other outcasts!’ God's wisdom, however, is shown to be true by its results.”
Matthew 11:18-20 (in Context) Matthew 11 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Matthew 13:54
and went back to his hometown. He taught in the synagogue, and those who heard him were amazed. “Where did he get such wisdom?” they asked. “And what about his miracles?
Matthew 13:53-55 (in Context) Matthew 13 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Mark 6:2
On the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue. Many people were there; and when they heard him, they were all amazed. “Where did he get all this?” they asked. “What wisdom is this that has been given him? How does he perform miracles?
Mark 6:1-3 (in Context) Mark 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Luke 2:40
The child grew and became strong; he was full of wisdom, and God's blessings were upon him.
Luke 2:39-41 (in Context) Luke 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Luke 2:52
Jesus grew both in body and in wisdom, gaining favor with God and people.
Luke 2:51-52 (in Context) Luke 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Luke 7:35
God's wisdom, however, is shown to be true by all who accept it.”
Luke 7:34-36 (in Context) Luke 7 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Luke 11:49
For this reason the Wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and messengers; they will kill some of them and persecute others.’
Luke 11:48-50 (in Context) Luke 11 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Luke 21:15
because I will give you such words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to refute or contradict what you say.
Luke 21:14-16 (in Context) Luke 21 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Acts 6:3
So then, friends, choose seven men among you who are known to be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, and we will put them in charge of this matter.
Acts 6:2-4 (in Context) Acts 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Acts 6:10
But the Spirit gave Stephen such wisdom that when he spoke, they could not refute him.
Acts 6:9-11 (in Context) Acts 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Acts 7:10
and brought him safely through all his troubles. When Joseph appeared before the king of Egypt, God gave him a pleasing manner and wisdom, and the king made Joseph governor over the country and the royal household.
Acts 7:9-11 (in Context) Acts 7 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Acts 7:22
He was taught all the wisdom of the Egyptians and became a great man in words and deeds.
Acts 7:21-23 (in Context) Acts 7 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Romans 11:33
[ Praise to God ] How great are God's riches! How deep are his wisdom and knowledge! Who can explain his decisions? Who can understand his ways?
Romans 11:32-34 (in Context) Romans 11 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 1:17
Christ did not send me to baptize. He sent me to tell the Good News, and to tell it without using the language of human wisdom, in order to make sure that Christ's death on the cross is not robbed of its power.
1 Corinthians 1:16-18 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 1:18
[ Christ the Power and the Wisdom of God ] For the message about Christ's death on the cross is nonsense to those who are being lost; but for us who are being saved it is God's power.
1 Corinthians 1:17-19 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 1:19
The scripture says, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and set aside the understanding of the scholars.”
1 Corinthians 1:18-20 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 1:20
So then, where does that leave the wise? or the scholars? or the skillful debaters of this world? God has shown that this world's wisdom is foolishness!
1 Corinthians 1:19-21 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 1:21
For God in his wisdom made it impossible for people to know him by means of their own wisdom. Instead, by means of the so-called “foolish” message we preach, God decided to save those who believe.
1 Corinthians 1:20-22 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 1:22
Jews want miracles for proof, and Greeks look for wisdom.
1 Corinthians 1:21-23 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 1:24
but for those whom God has called, both Jews and Gentiles, this message is Christ, who is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
1 Corinthians 1:23-25 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 1:25
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.
1 Corinthians 1:24-26 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 1:30
But God has brought you into union with Christ Jesus, and God has made Christ to be our wisdom. By him we are put right with God; we become God's holy people and are set free.
1 Corinthians 1:29-31 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 2:4
and my teaching and message were not delivered with skillful words of human wisdom, but with convincing proof of the power of God's Spirit.
1 Corinthians 2:3-5 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 2:5
Your faith, then, does not rest on human wisdom but on God's power.
1 Corinthians 2:4-6 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 2:6
[ God's Wisdom ] 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.
1 Corinthians 2:5-7 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 2:7
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.
1 Corinthians 2:6-8 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 2:8
None of the rulers of this world knew this wisdom. If they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
1 Corinthians 2:7-9 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 2:13
So then, we do not speak in words taught by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, as we explain spiritual truths to those who have the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 2:12-14 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 3:19
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”;
1 Corinthians 3:18-20 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 1 Corinthians 12:8
The Spirit gives one person a message full of wisdom, while to another person the same Spirit gives a message full of knowledge.
1 Corinthians 12:7-9 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 12 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 2 Corinthians 1:12
[ The Change in Paul's Plans ] We are proud that our conscience assures us that our lives in this world, and especially our relations with you, have been ruled by God-given frankness and sincerity, by the power of God's grace and not by human wisdom.
2 Corinthians 1:11-13 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Ephesians 1:8
which he gave to us in such large measure! In all his wisdom and insight
Ephesians 1:7-9 (in Context) Ephesians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Ephesians 3:10
in order that at the present time, by means of the church, the angelic rulers and powers in the heavenly world might learn of his wisdom in all its different forms.
Ephesians 3:9-11 (in Context) Ephesians 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Colossians 1:9
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.
Colossians 1:8-10 (in Context) Colossians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Colossians 1:28
So we preach Christ to everyone. With all possible wisdom we warn and teach them in order to bring each one into God's presence as a mature individual in union with Christ.
Colossians 1:27-29 (in Context) Colossians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Colossians 2:3
He is the key that opens all the hidden treasures of God's wisdom and knowledge.
Colossians 2:2-4 (in Context) Colossians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Colossians 2:8
See to it, then, that no one enslaves you by means of the worthless deceit of human wisdom, which comes from the teachings handed down by human beings and from the ruling spirits of the universe, and not from Christ.
Colossians 2:7-9 (in Context) Colossians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Colossians 2:23
Of course such rules appear to be based on wisdom in their forced worship of angels, and false humility, and severe treatment of the body; but they have no real value in controlling physical passions.
Colossians 2:22-23 (in Context) Colossians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Colossians 3:16
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.
Colossians 3:15-17 (in Context) Colossians 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 2 Timothy 3:15
and you remember that ever since you were a child, you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:14-16 (in Context) 2 Timothy 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. James 1:2
[ Faith and Wisdom ] My friends, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way,
James 1:1-3 (in Context) James 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. James 1:5
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.
James 1:4-6 (in Context) James 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. James 3:13
[ The Wisdom from Above ] 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.
James 3:12-14 (in Context) James 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. James 3:14
But if in your heart you are jealous, bitter, and selfish, don't sin against the truth by boasting of your wisdom.
James 3:13-15 (in Context) James 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. James 3:15
Such wisdom does not come down from heaven; it belongs to the world, it is unspiritual and demonic.
James 3:14-16 (in Context) James 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. James 3:17
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.
James 3:16-18 (in Context) James 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. 2 Peter 3:15
Look on our Lord's patience as the opportunity he is giving you to be saved, just as our dear friend Paul wrote to you, using the wisdom that God gave him.
2 Peter 3:14-16 (in Context) 2 Peter 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Revelation 5:12
and sang in a loud voice: “The Lamb who was killed is worthy to receive power, wealth, wisdom, and strength, honor, glory, and praise!”
Revelation 5:11-13 (in Context) Revelation 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Revelation 7:12
saying, “Amen! Praise, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might belong to our God forever and ever! Amen!”
Revelation 7:11-13 (in Context) Revelation 7 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Revelation 13:18
This calls for wisdom. Whoever is intelligent can figure out the meaning of the number of the beast, because the number stands for the name of someone. Its number is 666.
Revelation 13:17-18 (in Context) Revelation 13 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  1. Revelation 17:9
“This calls for wisdom and understanding. The seven heads are seven hills, on which the woman sits. They are also seven kings:
Revelation 17:8-10 (in Context) Revelation 17 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations

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