“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
What Does the Bible Say About Wisdom?
Biblical wisdom isn't just knowledge — it's skill in living. Solomon, Jesus, Paul, and James all taught about it. Here's every verse, organized by source.
17 verses·6 eras·7 promises
Exodus (~1400 BC)
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
“They will not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of Yahweh, as the waters cover the sea.”
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”
— Matthew 10:16· Jesus
“"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.”
“He said, "He who showed mercy on him." Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."”
— Luke 10:37· Jesus
“You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."”
“This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.”
Early Church (~50 AD)
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
“For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, even as I was also fully known.”
“but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.”
“to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.”
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.”
“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”
— Psalms 111:10· unknown
“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.”
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”
— Proverbs 3:5· Solomon
patriarchs
“but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it; for in the day that you eat of it you will surely die."”
— Genesis 2:17· God
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