James 1:5
5If 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.
Bible verses about wisdom (KJV)
The King James Version treats wisdom as a gift from God, chiefly displayed in Proverbs and offered freely to those who ask.
Proverbs 1:7
7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 2:6
6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 3:13-18
13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
Proverbs 9:10
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Ecclesiastes 7:12
12For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
Psalm 111:10
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Psalm 90:12
12So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
1 Corinthians 1:25
25Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Colossians 3:16
16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Job 28:28
28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.