6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6
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Proverbs 9:9–11
9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 11 For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and year…
Sirach 1:1–2
1 All wisdom comes from the Lord, and is with him forever. (WEB) 2 Who can count the sand of the seas, the drops of rain, and the days of eternity? (WEB)
Proverbs 4:6–8
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. 7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. 8 Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.
Proverbs 2:9–11
9 Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path. 10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul. 11 Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,
Job 12:12–14
12 Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life. 13 Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His. 14 What He tears down cannot be rebuilt; the man He imprisons cannot be released.
Proverbs 3:18–20
18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed. 19 The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding. 20 By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew.
Sirach 43:32–33
32 Many things greater than these are hidden, for we have seen just a few of his works. (WEB) 33 For the Lord made all things. He gave wisdom to the godly. (WEB)
James 1:4–6
4 Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 Now 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. 6 But he must ask in faith, wit…
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