What does the Bible say about wisdom?

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• James 1:5

  But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

• James 3:17

  But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

• Proverbs 3:13-18

  [13] Happy is the man who finds wisdom, The man who gets understanding. [14] For her good profit is better than getting silver, And her return is better than fine gold. [15] She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her. [16] Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor. [17] Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace. [18] She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.

• Proverbs 1:7

  The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

• Proverbs 19:20

  Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter end.

• Ephesians 5:15-17

  [15] Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; [16] redeeming the time, because the days are evil. [17] Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

• Proverbs 12:15

  The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.

• Proverbs 10:23

  It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, But wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.

• Proverbs 2:6

  For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

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