7 Honoring the Lord is where true knowledge begins, but fools treat wisdom and good advice with contempt.

10 Honoring the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; knowledge of the Holy One brings insight.

33 Respect for the Lord teaches wisdom; humility goes before honor.

10 The beginning of wisdom is honoring the Lord. Those who follow what he says do well. He is to be praised forever!

12 But where can wisdom be found?* Where is the place to gain understanding? 13 Human beings do not know the way to wisdom; it is not found among the living. 14 The deep waters say, ‘It's not here,’ and the sea says, ‘It's not here either.’ 15 It cannot be bought with gold; nor can it be purchased with silver. 16 Its value cannot be measured, even with the gold of Ophir;* it is more precious than onyx or lapis lazuli. 17 Gold or fine glass* cannot compare with wisdom; it cannot be exchanged for gold jewelry. 18 Coral and crystal are not worth mentioning; the price of wisdom is far above rubies.* 19 Topaz from Ethiopia can't compare with it; it cannot be bought with the purest gold.

20 So where does wisdom come from? Where is the place to gain understanding? 21 Wisdom is hidden from the sight of all living things, even the birds of the air cannot see it. 22 Abaddon* and Death say, ‘We've only heard a rumor of it.’

5 If any of you need wisdom, ask God, who gives generously to everyone without holding back.

5 If any of you need wisdom, ask God, who gives generously to everyone without holding back.

5 If any of you need wisdom, ask God, who gives generously to everyone without holding back.

6 The Lord is the source of wisdom; what he says provides knowledge that makes sense.

6 The Lord is the source of wisdom; what he says provides knowledge that makes sense.

3 if you cry out for insight and call loudly for help in understanding; 5 then you will understand how to relate to the Lord and discover the truth about God.

23 I give thanks and praise to you, God of my fathers, for you have given me wisdom and power. Now you have revealed to me what we asked you; you have revealed to us the king's dream."

20 "Praise the wonderful nature* of God forever and ever, for he is wise and powerful.

17 God gave these four young men the ability to learn and understand in all areas of literature and knowledge, while Daniel was also given the gift of interpreting all kinds of visions and dreams.

17 However, wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, and it also brings peace. It is kind and open to reason. It is full of mercy and produces good things. It is genuine and not hypocritical.

17 However, wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, and it also brings peace. It is kind and open to reason. It is full of mercy and produces good things. It is genuine and not hypocritical.

17 However, wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, and it also brings peace. It is kind and open to reason. It is full of mercy and produces good things. It is genuine and not hypocritical.

13 Who among you has wisdom and understanding? Let their good lives demonstrate what they do—doing what is right with wise kindness and consideration.

6 However, we do use words of wisdom when we speak to those who are spiritually mature, but this isn't wisdom that comes from this world, or from the rulers of this world who soon fade from the scene. 7 On the contrary we explain God's wisdom in terms of a revealed mystery* that was previously hidden which God planned for our glory before the creation of the worlds.

23 but our message is of Christ killed on a cross—offensive to the Jews, and foolishness to the foreigners. 24 However, for those who are called by God, both Jews and foreigners, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than we are; and the weakness of God is stronger than we are.

18 Don't deceive yourselves. If there's any one of you who thinks they're worldly wise, they should become fools so they can become truly wise!

18 Don't deceive yourselves. If there's any one of you who thinks they're worldly wise, they should become fools so they can become truly wise!

2 so that you may be encouraged. May you be bound together in love, experiencing the great benefit of being completely sure in your understanding, for this is what the true knowledge of God brings. May you know the revealed mystery of God, which is Christ! 3 In him you can discover all the rich wisdom and knowledge of God.

5 Put your trust totally in the Lord—don't rely on what you think you know! 6 Remember him in everything you do, and he'll show you the right way.

7 Don't think you're wise—respect God and avoid evil.

8 "I* will instruct you, teaching you the way to follow. I will advise you, watching out for you.

9 He leads those who are humble in doing what's right, teaching them his way.

4 Show me your ways, Lord; teach me to follow your paths.

5 Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. All day long I put my trust in you.

23 The Lord shows the right path to those who follow him, and is happy with the way they live.

8 Tell me every morning about your trustworthy love, because I put my confidence in you. Show me the way I should go, because I dedicate myself to you.

10 Teach me your will for you are my God. May your spirit of goodness lead me and make my way smooth.

11 Because of the kind of person you are, let me go on living. Because you always do what's right, get me out of the trouble I'm in.

11 Lord, teach me your way and lead me along the right path, because my enemies are against me*—

105 Your word is a lamp that shows me where to walk, it's a light for my path.

105 Your word is a lamp that shows me where to walk, it's a light for my path.

18 Open my eyes so I may discover wonderful things in your law.

130 Studying your words brings light so that even the uneducated* can understand.

1 Happy are those who don't follow the advice of the wicked. They refuse to adopt the ways of sinful people, and they don't make fun of others.

2 Instead they love to do what the law of the Lord says, and they think about it day and night.

16 Let Christ's message fully live in you. In every wise way teach and instruct one another through psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing praises to God in gratitude and sincerity.

22 They will lead you as you walk along; they will watch over you as you sleep; when you wake up they will talk with you.

15 So be careful how you live your life, not foolishly, but wisely, 16 making the best use of opportunities because the days are evil.

15 So be careful how you live your life, not foolishly, but wisely, 16 making the best use of opportunities because the days are evil.

20 Listen to advice and accept instruction so that you'll eventually become wise.

20 Listen to advice and accept instruction so that you'll eventually become wise.

8 If you become wise, you have good self-esteem; if you learn good sense you'll be successful.

18 With sound advice, plans are successful; if you're going to war, make sure you have good guidance.

6 for with wise guidance you can go to war; you will be victorious by having many good advisors.

29 If you're slow to get angry, you're very wise; but if you have a short fuse you glorify stupidity.

10 Pride only causes conflict; but those who take advice are wise.

3 Watch what you say and save your life—saying too much leads to disaster.

15 Stupid people think they're on the right track, but if you're wise you listen to advice.

2 With pride comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

8 Those who think wisely pay attention to instruction, but a stupid chatterbox ends up in disaster.

15 An intelligent mind acquires knowledge; the wise are ready to hear knowledge.

2 Stupid people have no interest in trying to understand, they only want to express their opinions.

28 Even stupid people who keep quiet are considered wise; if they don't say anything they appear intelligent.

5 Wise people will listen and gain in learning, and those who have good judgment will gain skills in guidance,

5 Behave wisely with outsiders, making the best use of every opportunity. 6 Always be gracious when you speak. Make sure it's in good taste, and think about how best to answer everyone.

5 Behave wisely with outsiders, making the best use of every opportunity. 6 Always be gracious when you speak. Make sure it's in good taste, and think about how best to answer everyone.

23 Do whatever you do really well, as if you're doing it for God, and not for people, 24 because you know that the Lord will give you your reward—an inheritance! You're serving Christ the Lord!

13 Happy are those who find wisdom and gain understanding,

35 For those who find me, find life, and are accepted by the Lord.

16 Far better to get wisdom than gold; far better to choose knowledge than silver.

9 You can plan in your mind what to do, but the Lord will guide you.

1 Human beings may make plans in their minds, but the final decision is the Lord's.

12 For wisdom provides security, as does money, but the advantage for those who have wisdom is that they are kept safe and sound!

10 Don't ask, "Why were the good old days better than now?" Asking such questions shows you are not wise.

26 To those who are good, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy. But to the sinner God gives the task of gathering and collecting wealth, only to hand it over to someone who pleases God. This also shows how fleeting life is, and hard to understand—like trying to understand how the wind blows.

10 Whatever you do, do it with all your strength, for when you go to the grave there's no more working or thinking, no more knowing or being wise.

9 In the same way the heavens are higher than the earth, my ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.

8 For your thoughts are not my thoughts; and your ways are not my ways, declares the Lord.

28 Don't you know? Haven't you heard? The Lord is the eternal God, the Creator of the whole earth. He's never weak or tired; you can't find out all he knows.

28 Don't you know? Haven't you heard? The Lord is the eternal God, the Creator of the whole earth. He's never weak or tired; you can't find out all he knows.

4 The Lord God has given me the ability to teach others, to know how to encourage those who are exhausted with a word. He wakes me up every morning; he helps me listen as a disciple.

1 Tragedy is coming to those who appeal to Egypt for help, depending on their horses and trusting in all their chariots and charioteers! They don't look to the Holy One of Israel for help; they don't ask the Lord for advice. 2 Yet he's also wise! He will bring disaster and won't withdraw his orders. He will take action against this wicked nation* and the evil people who help them.

29 This is also from the Lord Almighty who is very wise and gives great advice.

2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him, which is a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of advice and power, a Spirit of knowledge and awe of the Lord. 3 His happiness will be in giving reverence to the Lord. He will not judge by what he sees, and he will not make decisions based on what he hears.

11 The Lord will always lead you; he will give you all you need in a desolate land; he will make you strong again. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring that never runs dry.

33 Oh how deep are God's riches, wisdom, and knowledge! How incredible his decisions, how unimaginable his methods!

27 To the one and only wise God,

Through Jesus Christ—

To him be glory for ever. Amen.*

28 We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, those whom he has called to be part of his plan.

24 Lord, how many different things you have made—all of them wisely created! The earth is full of your creatures.

5 Our Lord is great! His power is immense! There's no limit to what he understands!

24 You tell me what to do; and ultimately you will welcome me in glory.

12 Teach us to value every one of our days so we can live wisely!

30 People who do right give good advice, explaining what is fair.

4 Find your happiness in the Lord, and he will give you what you want the most.

8 Lead me, Lord, you who always does what is right, save me from my enemies. Make your way clear to me.

11 You have shown me the path of life, filling me with joy with your presence and the delight of living with you forever.

9 They will come back with tears in their eyes, and they will be praying as I take them home. I will lead them beside streams of waters, on level paths where they won't stumble. For I am Israel's Father; Ephraim* is my firstborn.

23 I* realize, Lord, that people don't control their own lives—no one really knows how to choose their way.

12 It was God who made the earth by his power. He created the world by his wisdom and by his understanding he put the heavens in place.

1 Don't boast about what you're going to do tomorrow, because you don't know what the day may bring.

5 Evil people understand nothing about justice, but those who follow the Lord understand it completely.

20 Now may he who—through his power working in us—can do infinitely more than we ever ask for or even think about, 21 may he be glorified in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations for ever and ever. Amen.

1 This is my third visit to you. "Any charge must be verified by two or three witnesses."*

5 Have you forgotten* God's appeal to you when he reasons with you as his children? He says, "My child, don't treat the Lord's discipline lightly, and don't give up when he corrects you either. 6 The Lord disciplines everyone he loves, and he punishes everyone he welcomes as his child."

8 Lastly, whatever is true, honorable, right, pure, beautiful, commendable, whatever is truly good and deserves to be praised, think about these kinds of things.

34 So don't worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow can worry about itself. There's already enough evil in every day."

42 The Queen of the South will be raised in the judgment together with this generation and will condemn it because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon—and as you see, there's someone greater than Solomon here!

24 Everyone that hears the words I say, and follows them, is like a wise man who built his house on solid rock.

15 for I will give you words of wisdom that your enemies won't be able to dispute or contradict.

24 Don't judge by appearances; decide what is right!"

19 It was through wisdom that the Lord created the earth, and through understanding he set the heavens in place.

12 Wisdom to distinguish belongs to the old, and the ability to rightly discriminate belongs to those with long experience.* 13 God has wisdom and power, counsel and understanding belong to him.

1 Job replied, 2 "Yes, I know all that! But how can anyone be right before God? 3 If you wanted to argue with God, God could ask a thousand questions that no one could answer. 4 God is so wise and so powerful that no one could challenge him and win.

8 The Lord has told you what is good, and what the Lord asks from you: to do what is right, to love kindness, and to walk in humility* with your God.

6 He told the judges, "Be careful about what you're doing as judges, because you're not looking for the approval of people, but the approval of the Lord. He is the One with you when you give your verdict.

14 You have no idea what will happen tomorrow! What's your life like? It's just a mist that appears for a little while, and then is gone.