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Colossians
2:2-3 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in
love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order
that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all
the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
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Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who
are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
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Corinthians 1:19-21 For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of
the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside." Where is the
wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God
made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world
through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the
foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.
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Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and
the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength.
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Corinthians 1:30 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.
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Ecclesiastes
2:13 I thought, “Wisdom is better than foolishness, just as light is better
than darkness."
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Ecclesiastes
2:26 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.
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Ecclesiastes
7:12 For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, But the excellence of
knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.
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Ecclesiastes
8:1 Wisdom brightens a man's face and changes its hard appearance.
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Ecclesiastes
10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool
to the left.
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James 1:5
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men
generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
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James
3:17 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.
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Job 12:12
Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old.
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Job 28:28
Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is
understanding.
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Proverbs
1:7 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise
wisdom and discipline.
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Proverbs
3:7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.
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Proverbs
4:6-7 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she
will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost
all you have, get understanding.
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Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
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Proverbs
11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
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Proverbs
11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls
is wise.
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Proverbs
12:18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings
healing.
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Proverbs
13:1 A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not
listen to rebuke.
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Proverbs
13:10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take
advice.
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Proverbs
14:1 The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish
one tears hers down.
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Proverbs
14:6 The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to
the discerning.
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Proverbs
14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the
folly of fools is deception.
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Proverbs
14:33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is
in the heart of fools is made known.
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Proverbs
15:24 The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going
down to the grave.
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Proverbs
15:31 He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the
wise.
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Proverbs
16:16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather
than silver!
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Proverbs
17:24 A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to
the ends of the earth.
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Proverbs
18:4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom
is a bubbling brook.
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Proverbs
19:11 Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by
overlooking wrongs.
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Proverbs
19:20 Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be
wise.
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Proverbs
20:1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is
not wise.
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Proverbs
24:14 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.
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Proverbs
29:11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself
under control.
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Proverbs
29:15 To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by
an undisciplined child.
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Psalm
37:30 The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong.
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Psalm
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.
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Psalm
107:43 Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great
love of the LORD.