Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips.

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.

Who is wise? Let them realize these things. Who is discerning? Let them understand. The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.

Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

My goal 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.

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

All this also comes from the Lord Almighty, whose plan is wonderful, whose wisdom is magnificent.

One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind.

Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise.

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

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

I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

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

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

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.