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WISDOM A Gift of the Holy Spirit Genesis 3:6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Exodus 28:3 Tell all the skilled men to whom I have given wisdom in such matters that Deuteronomy 4:6 Deuteronomy 34:9 Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit [1] of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites listened to him and did what the LORD had commanded Moses. 2 Samuel 14:20 Your servant Joab did this to change the present situation. My lord has wisdom like that of an angel of God--he knows everything that happens in the land." 1 Kings 2 6 Deal with him according to your wisdom, but do not let his gray head go down to the grave [1] in peace. 9 But now, do not consider him innocent. You are a man of wisdom; you will know what to do to him. Bring his gray head down to the grave in blood." 1 Kings 3 28 1 Kings 10:4 When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon and the palace he had built, 6 She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true. 7 But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told me; in wisdom and wealth you have far exceeded the report I heard. 8 How happy your men must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom! 23 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth. 24 The whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart. 1 Kings 11:41 As for the other events of Solomon's reign--all he did and the wisdom he displayed--are they not written in the book of the annals of Solomon? 2 Chronicles 1:10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?" 11 God said to Solomon, "Since this is your heart's desire and you have not asked for wealth, riches or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king, 12 therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, riches and honor, such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will have." 2 Chronicles 9:3 When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, as well as the palace he had built, 5 She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true. 6 But I did not believe what they said until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half the greatness of your wisdom was told me; you have far exceeded the report I heard. 7 How happy your men must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom! 22 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth. 23 All the kings of the earth sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart. Ezra 7:25 And you, Ezra, in accordance with the wisdom of your God, which you possess, appoint magistrates and judges to administer justice to all the people of Trans-Euphrates--all who know the laws of your God. And you are to teach any who do not know them. Job 4:21 Are not the cords of their tent pulled up, so that they die without wisdom?' Job 11:6 and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know this: God has even forgotten some of your sin. Job 12:2 "Doubtless you are the people, and wisdom will die with you! 12 Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? 13 "To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. Job 13:5 If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom. Job 15:8 Do you listen in on God's council? Do you limit wisdom to yourself? Job 26:3 What advice you have offered to one without wisdom! And what great insight you have displayed! 12 By his power he churned up the sea; by his wisdom he cut Rahab to pieces. Job 28:12 "But where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwell? 18 Coral and jasper are not worthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies. 20 "Where then does wisdom come from? Where does understanding dwell? 27 then he looked at wisdom and appraised it; he confirmed it and tested it. 28 And he said to man, `The fear of the Lord--that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.'" Job 32:7 I thought, `Age should speak; advanced years should teach wisdom.' 13 Do not say, `We have found wisdom; let God refute him, not man.' Job 33:33 But if not, then listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom." Job 38:36 Who endowed the heart [2] with wisdom or gave understanding to the mind [3]? 37 Who has the wisdom to count the clouds? Who can tip over the water jars of the heavens Job 39 17 for God did not endow her with wisdom or give her a share of good sense. 26 "Does the hawk take flight by your wisdom and spread his wings toward the south? Psalms 37 30 The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just. Psalms 49 3 My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the utterance from my heart will give understanding. Psalms 51 6 Surely you desire truth in the inner parts [1]; you teach [2] me wisdom in the inmost place. Psalms 90 12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalms 104 24 How many are your works, O LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Psalms 105 22 to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom. Psalms 111 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. Proverbs 1 2 for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools [1] despise wisdom and discipline. 20 Wisdom calls aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the public squares; Proverbs 2 2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, 6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. 10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Proverbs 3 13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, 19 By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; Proverbs 4 5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. 6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. 7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, [2] get understanding. 11 I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. Proverbs 5 1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight, Proverbs 7 4 Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call understanding your kinsman; Proverbs 8 1 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? 11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. 12 "I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. Proverbs 9 1 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer." Proverbs 10 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment. 23 A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom. 31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. Proverbs 11 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 12 8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped minds are despised. Proverbs 13 10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. Proverbs 14 6 The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception. 33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known. [3] Proverbs 15 33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, [4] and humility comes before honor. 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver! Proverbs 17 16 Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom? 24 A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth. Proverbs 18 4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. Proverbs 19 8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers. 11 A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 21 11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; when a wise man is instructed, he gets knowledge. 30 There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD. Proverbs 23 4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. 9 Do not speak to a fool, for he will scorn the wisdom of your words. 23 Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding. Proverbs 24 3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; 7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the assembly at the gate he has nothing to say. 14 Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 28 26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe. Proverbs 29 3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 15 The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. Proverbs 30 3 I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One. Proverbs 31 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Ecclesiastes 1 13 I devoted myself to study and to explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven. What a heavy burden God has laid on men! 16 I thought to myself, "Look, I have grown and increased in wisdom more than anyone who has ruled over Jerusalem before me; I have experienced much of wisdom and knowledge." 17 Then I applied myself to the understanding of wisdom, and also of madness and folly, but I learned that this, too, is a chasing after the wind. 18 For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief. 3 I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly--my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I wanted to see what was worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives. 9 I became greater by far than anyone in Jerusalem before me. In all this my wisdom stayed with me. 12 Then I turned my thoughts to consider wisdom, and also madness and folly. What more can the king's successor do than what has already been done? 13 I saw that wisdom is better than folly, just as light is better than darkness. 21 For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then he must leave all he owns to someone who has not worked for it. This too is meaningless and a great misfortune. 26 To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. Ecclesiastes 7 11 Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing and benefits those who see the sun. 12 Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: that wisdom preserves the life of its possessor. 19 Wisdom makes one wise man more powerful than ten rulers in a city. 23 All this I tested by wisdom and I said, "I am determined to be wise"-- but this was beyond me. 24 Whatever wisdom may be, it is far off and most profound-- who can discover it? 25 So I turned my mind to understand, to investigate and to search out wisdom and the scheme of things and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the madness of folly. Ecclesiastes 8 1 Who is like the wise man? Who knows the explanation of things? Wisdom brightens a man's face and changes its hard appearance. 16 When I applied my mind to know wisdom and to observe man's labor on earth--his eyes not seeing sleep day or night-- Ecclesiastes 9 10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, [1] where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom. 13 I also saw under the sun this example of wisdom that greatly impressed me: 15 Now there lived in that city a man poor but wise, and he saved the city by his wisdom. But nobody remembered that poor man. 16 So I said, "Wisdom is better than strength." But the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are no longer heeded. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. 1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. Isaiah 11 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him-- the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD-- Isaiah 28 29 All this also comes from the LORD Almighty, wonderful in counsel and magnificent in wisdom. Isaiah 33 6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure. [1] Isaiah 47 10 You have trusted in your wickedness and have said, `No one sees me.' Your wisdom and knowledge mislead you when you say to yourself, `I am, and there is none besides me.' Jeremiah 8 9 The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what kind of wisdom do they have? Jeremiah 9 23 This is what the LORD says: "Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, Jeremiah 10 12 But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding. Jeremiah 49 7 Concerning Edom: This is what the LORD Almighty says: "Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed? Jeremiah 51 15 "He made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding. Ezekiel 28 4 By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself and amassed gold and silver in your treasuries. 7 I am going to bring foreigners against you, the most ruthless of nations; they will draw their swords against your beauty and wisdom and pierce your shining splendor. 12 "Son of man, take up a lament concerning the king of Tyre and say to him: `This is what the Sovereign LORD says: "`You were the model of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. 17 Your heart became proud on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor. So I threw you to the earth; I made a spectacle of you before kings. Daniel 1 20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. Daniel 2 14 When Arioch, the commander of the king's guard, had gone out to put to death the wise men of Babylon, Daniel spoke to him with wisdom and tact. 20 and said: "Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. 21 He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 23 I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king." 30 As for me, this mystery has been revealed to me, not because I have greater wisdom than other living men, but so that you, O king, may know the interpretation and that you may understand what went through your mind. Daniel 5 11 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the time of your father he was found to have insight and intelligence and wisdom like that of the gods. King Nebuchadnezzar your father--your father the king, I say--appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers and diviners. 14 I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you and that you have insight, intelligence and outstanding wisdom. Daniel 12 3 Those who are wise [1] will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. Hosea 13:13 Pains as of a woman in childbirth come to him, but he is a child without wisdom; when the time arrives, he does not come to the opening of the womb. Micah 6:9 Listen! The LORD is calling to the city-- and to fear your name is wisdom-- "Heed the rod and the One who appointed it. Matthew 11 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, `Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and "sinners."' But wisdom is proved right by her actions." Matthew 12 42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon's wisdom, and now one greater than Solomon is here. Matthew 13 54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. "Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?" they asked. Mark 6:2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. "Where did this man get these things?" they asked. "What's this wisdom that has been given him, that he even does miracles! Luke 1 17 And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous--to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." Luke 2 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Luke 7 35 But wisdom is proved right by all her children." Luke 11 31 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon's wisdom, and now one [1] greater than Solomon is here. 49 Because of this, God in his wisdom said, `I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and others they will persecute.' Luke 21 15 For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. Acts 6 3 Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them 10 but they could not stand up against his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke. Acts 7 10 and rescued him from all his troubles. He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain the goodwill of Pharaoh king of Egypt; so he made him ruler over Egypt and all his palace. 22 Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action. Romans 11:33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and [1] knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 1 Corinthians 1 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 19 For it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." [1] 20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 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. 22 Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength. 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God--that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 1 Corinthians 2 1 When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. [2] 5 so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power. 6 We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. 7 No, we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. 13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. [3] 1 Corinthians 3 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight. As it is written: "He catches the wise in their craftiness" [4]; 1 Corinthians 12 8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit 2 Corinthians 1:12 Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God. We have done so Ephesians 1 8 that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. 9 And he [1] made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit [2] of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Ephesians 3 10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, Colossians 1 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 28 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. Colossians 2 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 23 Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self- imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly 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. James 1 5 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. James 3 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 15 Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace- loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 2 Peter 3:15 Bear in mind that our Lord's patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. Revelation 5 12 In a loud voice they sang: "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!" Revelation 7 12 saying: "Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!" Revelation 13 18 This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666. Revelation 17 9 "This calls for a mind with wisdom. 1 |