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What does the Bible say about wisdom? The Bible mentions wisdom over 2oo times. Proverbs and Ecclesiastes mention it the most.

What is wisdom? Is wisdom a way to wealth? Is wisdom available to everyone?

Wisdom is the supernatural ability to use knowledge and understanding. It is earned by experience which is also known as the School of Hard Knocks. God supernaturally imparts wisdom at His pleasure. Wisdom is more than intelligence. It’s a God-ordained ability and a wealth-generating game changer.



What Does The Bible Say About Wisdom — How To Get It

Wisdom originates with God.

Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 3:1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.

Wisdom is gained by embracing the knowledge of our elders.

Proverbs 4:5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.

Wisdom is the principal thing!

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

Ask for wisdom regularly. God has it all and is willing to share it with us. We need to ask Him for it, though.

Proverbs 8:33 Listen to instruction and be wise; don’t ignore it.

Listening is a key skill in life.

Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

Humility is an underrated virtue. God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble.

Proverbs 13:20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.

There are many wise men and women in the finance realm. Find some and connect with them.

What Does The Bible Say About Wisdom — King Solomon

Solomon was one of the richest people in the history of the world. King Solomon’s net worth is estimated at over $2 trillion (wealthresult.com). Wisdom resulted in massive wealth accumulation.

How did Solomon get such wisdom? He asked for it. God was willing to give Solomon anything. Solomon asked for wisdom. This request pleased God.

I Kings 4:29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore.

2 Chronicles 1:10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

I Kings 10:6-7 She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true. But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told me; in wisdom and wealth, you have far exceeded the report I heard.

2 Chronicles 9:22 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth.

What Does The Bible Say About Wisdom — Job

Job 12:12 Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?

Job 28:12-13 But where can wisdom be found, and where is understanding located? No one can know its value, since it cannot be found in the land of the living.

Wisdom is supernatural. Knowledge is natural. Both are needed.

Job 28:28 He said to mankind, “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.”

Wisdom Bible Verses In The Psalms

Psalm 49:3 My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.

Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Our time on earth is limited. Lost time can never be recaptured. Time must be used wisely.

Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

Bible Verses About Wisdom — Proverbs

Reading a Proverb per day is financially beneficial. There are thirty-one Proverbs. Read one each day that corresponds with the day of the month.

Here’s an article that I wrote about Proverbs. This article will help you immensely!

Proverbs 3:13:14 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for she is more profitable than silver, and her revenue is better than gold.

Wisdom leads us to great financial decisions. Money is the fruit of wisdom.

Proverbs 4:6 Don’t abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you; love her, and she will guard you.

Abandoning wisdom is dangerous.

Proverbs 8:10-11 Accept my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. For wisdom is better than jewels, and nothing desirable can equal it.

Wisdom is superior to silver, gold, and jewels.

Proverbs 8:17-18 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver! With me are riches and honor, lasting wealth and righteousness.

Wisdom is. source of riches, honor, and enduring wealth.

Proverbs 16:16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!

Take notice when the Bible repeats itself.

Wisdom Bible Verses — The New Testament

Luke 2:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

If Jesus grew in wisdom…

Acts 6:10 But they could not stand up against the wisdom the Spirit gave him as he spoke.

Stephen spoke with divine wisdom.

Romans 11:33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!

I Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

The intelligentsia once again believes that they are wiser than God. Not much has changed since Paul wrote his letter to the church of Corinth.

Colossians 3:16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

What Does The Bible Say About Wisdom

Knowledge and understanding are worthy pursuits. Christians should be on the cutting edge of medicine, business, agriculture, science, and the arts. Untempered knowledge generates pride.

The wisdom of God helps us to utilize knowledge.

James 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

Stay humble. Seek God and obtain His wisdom.

I dare you to profit!