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

With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.

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.

For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord.

Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.

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

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

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool— how much worse lying lips to a ruler!

Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.

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

How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!

Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will continue to be wicked. None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand.

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

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.

Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.

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.

Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.

My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed.

I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: 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.

The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.

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

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.

Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

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.

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

A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

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.

Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions.

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.

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.

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.

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.

The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.

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.

For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief.

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

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