20 Bible Verses about

Wisdom While Waiting

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.

Deuteronomy 4:6 BSB

Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

Proverbs 21:11 BSB

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

Isaiah 29:14 BSB

Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.”

Ephesians 1:8 BSB

that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.

Proverbs 8:1 BSB

Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice?

Proverbs 24:3 BSB

By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;

Proverbs 3:13 BSB

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,

Psalm 49:3 BSB

My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.

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!

Isaiah 11:2 BSB

The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

Ecclesiastes 7:23 BSB

All this I tested by wisdom, saying, “I resolve to be wise.” But it was beyond me.

1 Corinthians 1:19 BSB

For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”

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 3:5 BSB

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

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 4:7 BSB

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

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