100+ Powerful Bible Quotes About Wisdom and Knowledge

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. — Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. — Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord teaches a person wisdom, and humility comes before honor. — Proverbs 15:33

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. — Proverbs 3:7

The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short. — Proverbs 10:27

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death. — Proverbs 14:27

How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver! — Proverbs 16:16

The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble. — Proverbs 19:23

The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. — Proverbs 22:4

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

By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor, and life. — Proverbs 22:4

The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. — Ecclesiastes 12:13

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. — Proverbs 3:5

Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. — Proverbs 4:7

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. — Proverbs 10:1

The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. — Proverbs 15:2

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. — Proverbs 15:22

Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from calamity. — Proverbs 21:23

Start with wisdom, and you will win. — Proverbs 4:8 (NLT)

A prudent person sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. — Proverbs 22:3

A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a person of understanding is even-tempered. — Proverbs 17:27

Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. — Proverbs 19:20

The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. — Proverbs 12:15

The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin. — Proverbs 10:14

Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits. — James 3:16–17

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. — 1 Corinthians 3:19

God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. — 1 Corinthians 1:27

For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. — 1 Corinthians 1:21

He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart. — Ecclesiastes 3:11

For who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. — 1 Corinthians 2:16

See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. — Colossians 2:8

The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever. — Deuteronomy 29:29

I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate. — 1 Corinthians 1:19

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. — 1 Corinthians 1:18

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks he is wise in this age, let him become a fool so that he may become wise. — 1 Corinthians 3:18

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit. — Hebrews 4:12

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. — Proverbs 10:19

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words increase learning. — Proverbs 16:21

A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. — Proverbs 18:2

Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. — Proverbs 13:3

Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. — Proverbs 12:25

The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. — Proverbs 15:4

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. — Proverbs 25:11

Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. — Proverbs 17:28

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. — Proverbs 15:28

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. — Proverbs 12:18

Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. — Proverbs 16:24

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. — Colossians 4:6

With justice a king gives a country stability, but one who demands bribes tears it down. — Proverbs 29:4

Leadership is entrusted to those who walk uprightly. — Proverbs 20:8 (paraphrased)

An excellent leader listens to advice and seeks wise counselors. — Proverbs 11:14

It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. — Proverbs 19:2

A king who sits in judgment winnows out all evil with his eyes. — Proverbs 20:8

Righteous lips are a delight to a king, and he loves those who speak what is right. — Proverbs 16:13

A wise ruler has a discerning heart and distinguishes truth from falsehood. — Proverbs 28:2

By wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory. — Proverbs 24:6

The prince of darkness has nothing in me. — John 14:30 (contextualized for integrity in leadership)

Shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, according to God’s will. — 1 Peter 5:2

Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. — 1 Timothy 5:17

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. — Ecclesiastes 9:18

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. — James 1:2–3

We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. — Romans 5:3–4

Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. — Psalm 119:67

It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. — Psalm 119:71

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. — 2 Corinthians 4:17

Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. — Hebrews 12:7

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. — Psalm 34:18

Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. — Psalm 30:5

Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him. — Job 13:15

Out of the suffering and pain, wisdom emerges. — Isaiah 53:11 (paraphrased)

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. — Psalm 73:26

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. — Romans 8:28

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. — James 1:5

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding. — Proverbs 3:13

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

Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. — Proverbs 8:11

The way of wisdom is a path of life, leading away from the grave below. — Proverbs 15:24

Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. — Proverbs 23:12

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. — Proverbs 1:8

For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. — Proverbs 2:10

Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold. — Proverbs 8:10

The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. — Psalm 119:130

Store up my commands within you; keep my commands and live. — Proverbs 7:1

Seek wisdom diligently, and she will exalt you. — Proverbs 4:8

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. — Ecclesiastes 4:9

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. — Proverbs 27:17

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. — Galatians 6:2

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. — Proverbs 17:17

There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. — Proverbs 18:24

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. — Philippians 2:4

Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. — Proverbs 12:16

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. — Proverbs 18:24

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay with blessing. — 1 Peter 3:9

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up. — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, with all malice. — Ephesians 4:31

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. — Ephesians 4:32

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. — Proverbs 22:6

Remember your Creator in the days of your youth. — Ecclesiastes 12:1

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. — Psalm 119:9

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. — 1 Timothy 4:12

I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. — Psalm 119:99

Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. — Proverbs 4:1

The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of the old is their gray hair. — Proverbs 20:29

Young men and women, old and young together— let them praise the name of the Lord. — Psalm 148:12

Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers. — 1 Timothy 4:12

Youth is fleeting, and beauty is temporary, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised. — Proverbs 31:30

They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green. — Psalm 92:14

Teach me your ways, O Lord; make them known to me. Teach me to do your will. — Psalm 143:10

Christ Jesus has become for us wisdom from God—righteousness, holiness, and redemption. — 1 Corinthians 1:30

In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. — Colossians 2:3

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form. — Colossians 2:9

He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. — Colossians 1:17

All wisdom and knowledge are freely given through Christ Jesus. — Ephesians 1:7–8

To the praise of his glorious grace, wherein he has blessed us in the Beloved. — Ephesians 1:6

And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. — John 1:16

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” — John 14:6

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. — John 1:14

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

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. — Colossians 1:15

These are the one who come to Christ, the true light that enlightens everyone. — John 1:9