20 Bible Verses about

Modesty

1 Corinthians 12:23 BSB

and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty,

1 Timothy 2:9 BSB

Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,

Micah 6:8 BSB

He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Colossians 3:17 BSB

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Proverbs 4:23 BSB

Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

James 1:5 BSB

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Proverbs 9:10 BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 15:22 BSB

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

James 3:17 BSB

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

Proverbs 3:5 BSB

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

Proverbs 4:7 BSB

Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

Proverbs 2:6 BSB

For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Ecclesiastes 7:12 BSB

For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

Proverbs 1:7 BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Colossians 3:16 BSB

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Proverbs 12:15 BSB

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

Psalm 111:10 BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Proverbs 13:20 BSB

He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

James 3:13 BSB

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

Proverbs 16:16 BSB

How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

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