7 *To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the Lord.* Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.

10 *To be wise you must first have reverence for the Lord. If you know the Holy One, you have understanding.

33 Reverence for the Lord is an education in itself. You must be humble before you can ever receive honors.

10 *The way to become wise is to honor the Lord;*

he gives sound judgment to all who obey his commands.

He is to be praised forever.

12 *But where can wisdom be found?

Where can we learn to understand?

13 *Wisdom is not to be found among mortals;

No one knows its true value.

14 The depths of the oceans and seas

Say that wisdom is not found there.

15 It cannot be bought with silver or gold.

16 The finest gold and jewels

Cannot equal its value.

17 It is worth more than gold,

Than a gold vase or finest glass.

18 The value of wisdom is more

Than coral or crystal or rubies.

19 The finest topaz and the purest gold

Cannot compare with the value of wisdom.

20 Where, then, is the source of wisdom?

Where can we learn to understand?

21 No living creature can see it,

Not even a bird in flight.

22 Even death and destruction

Admit they have heard only rumors.

5 *But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all.

5 *But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all.

5 *But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all.

6 *It is the Lord who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.

6 *It is the Lord who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.

3 Yes, beg for knowledge; plead for insight. 5 If you do, you will know what it means to fear the Lord and you will succeed in learning about God.

23 I praise you and honor you, God of my ancestors.

You have given me wisdom and strength;

you have answered my prayer

and shown us what to tell the king."

20 "God is wise and powerful!

Praise him forever and ever.

17 God gave the four young men knowledge and skill in literature and philosophy. In addition, he gave Daniel skill in interpreting visions and dreams.

17 But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.

17 But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.

17 But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.

13 *Are there any of you who are wise and understanding? You are to prove it by your good life, by your good deeds performed with humility and wisdom.

6 Yet I do proclaim a message of wisdom to those who are spiritually mature. But it is not the wisdom that belongs to this world or to the powers that rule this world—powers that are losing their power. 7 The wisdom I proclaim is God’s secret wisdom, which is hidden from human beings, but which he had already chosen for our glory even before the world was made.

23 As for us, we proclaim the crucified Christ, a message that is offensive to the Jews and nonsense to the Gentiles; 24 but for those whom God has called, both Jews and Gentiles, this message is Christ, who is the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For what seems to be God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and what seems to be God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.

18 You should not fool yourself. If any of you think that you are wise by this world’s standards, you should become a fool, in order to be really wise.

18 You should not fool yourself. If any of you think that you are wise by this world’s standards, you should become a fool, in order to be really wise.

2 I do this in order that they may be filled with courage and may be drawn together in love, and so have the full wealth of assurance which true understanding brings. In this way they will know God’s secret, which is Christ himself.*3 He is the key that opens all the hidden treasures of God’s wisdom and knowledge.

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. 6 Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.

7 *Never let yourself think that you are wiser than you are; simply obey the Lord and refuse to do wrong.

8 The Lord says, "I will teach you the way you should go;

I will instruct you and advise you.

9 He leads the humble in the right way

and teaches them his will.

4 Teach me your ways, O Lord;

make them known to me.

5 Teach me to live according to your truth,

for you are my God, who saves me.

I always trust in you.

23 The Lord guides us in the way we should go

and protects those who please him.

8 Remind me each morning of your constant love,

for I put my trust in you.

My prayers go up to you;

show me the way I should go.

10 You are my God;

teach me to do your will.

Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.

11 Rescue me, Lord, as you have promised;

in your goodness save me from my troubles!

11 Teach me, Lord, what you want me to do,

and lead me along a safe path,

because I have many enemies.

105 Your word is a lamp to guide me

and a light for my path.

105 Your word is a lamp to guide me

and a light for my path.

18 Open my eyes, so that I may see

the wonderful truths in your law.

130 The explanation of your teachings gives light

and brings wisdom to the ignorant.

1 Happy are those

who reject the advice of evil people,

who do not follow the example of sinners

or join those who have no use for God.

2 Instead, they find joy in obeying the Law of the Lord,

and they study it day and night.

16 *Christ’s message in all its richness must live in your hearts. Teach and instruct one another with all wisdom. Sing psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing to God with thanksgiving in your hearts.

22 Their teaching will lead you when you travel, protect you at night, and advise you during the day.

15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like ignorant people, but like wise people. 16 *Make good use of every opportunity you have, because these are evil days.

15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like ignorant people, but like wise people. 16 *Make good use of every opportunity you have, because these are evil days.

20 If you listen to advice and are willing to learn, one day you will be wise.

20 If you listen to advice and are willing to learn, one day you will be wise.

8 Do yourself a favor and learn all you can; then remember what you learn and you will prosper.

18 Get good advice and you will succeed; don’t go charging into battle without a plan.

6 After all, you must make careful plans before you fight a battle, and the more good advice you get, the more likely you are to win.

29 If you stay calm, you are wise, but if you have a hot temper, you only show how stupid you are.

10 Arrogance causes nothing but trouble. It is wiser to ask for advice.

3 *Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself.

15 Stupid people always think they are right. Wise people listen to advice.

2 People who are proud will soon be disgraced. It is wiser to be modest.

8 Sensible people accept good advice. People who talk foolishly will come to ruin.

15 Intelligent people are always eager and ready to learn.

2 A fool does not care whether he understands a thing or not; all he wants to do is show how smart he is.

28 *After all, even fools may be thought wise and intelligent if they stay quiet and keep their mouths shut.

5 These proverbs can even add to the knowledge of the wise and give guidance to the educated,

5 *Be wise in the way you act toward those who are not believers, making good use of every opportunity you have. 6 *Your speech should always be pleasant and interesting, and you should know how to give the right answer to everyone.

5 *Be wise in the way you act toward those who are not believers, making good use of every opportunity you have. 6 *Your speech should always be pleasant and interesting, and you should know how to give the right answer to everyone.

23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people. 24 Remember that the Lord will give you as a reward what he has kept for his people. For Christ is the real Master you serve.

13 Happy is anyone who becomes wise—who comes to have understanding.

35 Those who find me find life,

and the Lord will be pleased with them.

16 It is better—much better—to have wisdom and knowledge than gold and silver.

9 You may make your plans, but God directs your actions.

1 We may make our plans, but God has the last word.*

12 and will give you as much security as money can. Wisdom keeps you safe—this is the advantage of knowledge.

10 Never ask, "Oh, why were things so much better in the old days?" It’s not an intelligent question.

26 *God gives wisdom, knowledge, and happiness to those who please him, but he makes sinners work, earning and saving, so that what they get can be given to those who please him. It is all useless. It is like chasing the wind.

10 Work hard at whatever you do, because there will be no action, no thought, no knowledge, no wisdom in the world of the dead—and that is where you are going.

9 As high as the heavens are above the earth,

so high are my ways and thoughts above yours.

8 "My thoughts," says the Lord, "are not like yours,

and my ways are different from yours.

28 Don’t you know? Haven’t you heard?

The Lord is the everlasting God;

he created all the world.

He never grows tired or weary.

No one understands his thoughts.

28 Don’t you know? Haven’t you heard?

The Lord is the everlasting God;

he created all the world.

He never grows tired or weary.

No one understands his thoughts.

4 The Sovereign Lord has taught me what to say,

so that I can strengthen the weary.

Every morning he makes me eager

to hear what he is going to teach me.

1 Those who go to Egypt for help are doomed! They are relying on Egypt’s vast military strength—horses, chariots, and soldiers. But they do not rely on the Lord, the holy God of Israel, or ask him for help. 2 He knows what he is doing! He sends disaster. He carries out his threats to punish evil people and those who protect them.

29 All this wisdom comes from the Lord Almighty. The plans God makes are wise, and they always succeed.

2 The spirit of the Lord will give him wisdom

and the knowledge and skill to rule his people.

He will know the Lord's will and honor him,

3 and find pleasure in obeying him.

He will not judge by appearance or hearsay;

11 And I will always guide you and satisfy you with good things. I will keep you strong and well. You will be like a garden that has plenty of water, like a spring of water that never goes dry.

33 *How great are God’s riches! How deep are his wisdom and knowledge! Who can explain his decisions? Who can understand his ways?

27 To the only God, who alone is all-wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever! Amen.*

28 We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him,* those whom he has called according to his purpose.

24 Lord, you have made so many things!

How wisely you made them all!

The earth is filled with your creatures.

5 Great and mighty is our Lord;

his wisdom cannot be measured.

24 You guide me with your instruction

and at the end you will receive me with honor.

12 Teach us how short our life is,

so that we may become wise.

30 The words of good people are wise,

and they are always fair.

4 Seek your happiness in the Lord,

and he will give you your heart’s desire.

8 Lord, I have so many enemies!

Lead me to do your will;

make your way plain for me to follow.

11 You will show me the path that leads to life;

your presence fills me with joy

and brings me pleasure forever.

9 My people will return weeping,

praying as I lead them back.

I will guide them to streams of water,

on a smooth road where they will not stumble.

I am like a father to Israel,

and Ephraim is my oldest son."

23 Lord, I know that none of us are in charge of our own destiny;

none of us have control over our own life.

12 The Lord made the earth by his power;

by his wisdom he created the world

and stretched out the heavens.

1 *Never boast about tomorrow. You don’t know what will happen between now and then.

5 Evil people do not know what justice is, but those who worship the Lord understand it well.

20 To him who by means of his power working in us is able to do so much more than we can ever ask for, or even think of: 21 to God be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time, forever and ever! Amen.

1 *This is now the third time that I am coming to visit you. "Any accusation must be upheld by the evidence of two or more witnesses"—as the scripture says.

5 *Have you forgotten the encouraging words which God speaks to you as his children?

"My child, pay attention when the Lord corrects you,

and do not be discouraged when he rebukes you.

6 Because the Lord corrects everyone he loves,

and punishes everyone he accepts as a child."

8 In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.

34 So do not worry about tomorrow; it will have enough worries of its own. There is no need to add to the troubles each day brings.

42 *On the Judgment Day the Queen of Sheba will stand up and accuse you, because she traveled all the way from her country to listen to King Solomon’s wise teaching; and I assure you that there is something here greater than Solomon!

24 "So then, anyone who hears these words of mine and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on rock.

15 because I will give you such words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to refute or contradict what you say.

24 Stop judging by external standards, and judge by true standards."

19 The Lord created the earth by his wisdom;

by his knowledge he set the sky in place.

12,13 Old people have wisdom,

but God has wisdom and power.

Old people have insight;

God has insight and power to act.

1,2 *Yes, I’ve heard all that before.

But how can a human being win a case against God?

3 How can anyone argue with him?

He can ask a thousand questions

that no one could ever answer.*

4 God is so wise and powerful;

no one can stand up against him.

8 No, the Lord has told us what is good. What he requires of us is this: to do what is just, to show constant love, and to live in humble fellowship with our God.

6 and instructed them: "Be careful in pronouncing judgment; you are not acting on human authority, but on the authority of the Lord, and he is with you when you pass sentence.

14 You don’t even know what your life tomorrow will be! You are like a puff of smoke, which appears for a moment and then disappears.