Seeking Wisdom

God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight and a breath of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore [simply because he was humble enough to ask] (1 Kings 4:29).

I [wisdom] love those who love me, and those who seek me [diligently] find me (Proverbs 8:17).

I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion (Proverbs 8:12).

Be mature enough to realize you still have much to learn.  Be wise enough to know “respect” is something you earn.

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing…  Wisdom preserves the life of its possessor (Ecclesiastes 7:11-12)

Wisdom is better than weapons of war…  (Ecclesiastes 9:18)

Wisdom makes one wise man more powerful than ten rulers in a city (Ecclesiastes 7:19).

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled (Proverbs 24:3-4).

The price of wisdom is beyond rubies (Job 28:18).

But where can wisdom be found?  Where does understanding dwell?  Man does not comprehend its worth; it cannot be found in the land of the living [the natural world] (Job 28.12-13).

Is not wisdom found among the aged?  Does not long life bring understanding? (Job 12:12).

Wisdom cannot be measured in birthdays.

It is good to remember that conventional wisdom is usually concerned with justifying itself, not with finding truth. (Rev. F. Everding)

When pride comes, then comes disgrace.   But with humility comes wisdom (Proverbs 11:2).

For the Lord gives wisdom and from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding (Proverbs 2:6).

There is no wisdom, no insight, nor plan that can succeed against the Lord (Proverbs 21:30).

For God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy to a man who is good in His sight (Ecclesiastes 2:26).

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.  For through Me your days will be many and years will be added to your life (Proverbs 9:10-11).

The Fear of the Lord teaches man wisdom (Proverbs 15:33).

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.  All who follow His precepts have good understanding (Psalm 111:10).

Fear of the Lord – that is wisdom.  And to shun evil is understanding (Job 28:28).

Fear of the Lord adds length to your life (Proverbs 10:27).

Now all has been heard, here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments… (Ecclesiastes 12:13).

Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers (Proverbs 6:20).

If you are facing a trial today, spend some additional time in prayer asking the heavenly Father for wisdom.  He delights to hear from us, and answers our prayers for such things.  Acknowledge that you are dependent on God and express your trust in Him as the only source for healing and direction in life.

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given… (James 1:5)