Wisdom is more than intelligence.

It is not about having information.
It is about knowing what to do with it.

The Bible describes wisdom as something that comes from God, shapes character, guards decisions, and produces peace. If you want clarity in leadership, relationships, faith, or daily choices, Scripture offers a blueprint.

Below is a structured roadmap of 100 Bible verses for wisdom, organized into practical categories so you can apply them directly.

1. The Foundation of Wisdom

Theme: Where wisdom begins.

1. Proverbs 9:10 – The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

2. Proverbs 1:7 – The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.

3. Psalm 111:10 – All who follow His precepts have good understanding.

4. Ecclesiastes 12:13 – Fear God and keep His commandments.

5. Job 28:28 – The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom.

6. Proverbs 2:6 – The Lord gives wisdom.

7. Daniel 2:21 – He gives wisdom to the wise.

8. Colossians 2:3 – In Christ are hidden all treasures of wisdom.

9. 1 Corinthians 1:25 – The foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom.

10. James 1:5 – If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God.

2. Seeking and Receiving Wisdom

Theme: How to pursue it.

11. Proverbs 4:7 – Get wisdom.

12. Matthew 7:7 – Ask, and it will be given to you.

13. Proverbs 2:3–5 – Cry out for insight.

14. Jeremiah 33:3 – Call to Me and I will answer you.

15. Psalm 119:130 – The unfolding of Your words gives light.

16. Luke 11:28 – Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.

17. Proverbs 8:17 – Those who seek Me find Me.

18. Ecclesiastes 7:12 – Wisdom preserves those who have it.

19. Proverbs 16:16 – How much better to get wisdom than gold.

20. Hebrews 4:16 – Approach the throne of grace with confidence.

3. Wisdom in Speech

Theme: Controlling the tongue.

21. Proverbs 15:1 – A gentle answer turns away wrath.

22. Proverbs 18:21 – The tongue has the power of life and death.

23. James 1:19 – Be quick to listen, slow to speak.

24. Colossians 4:6 – Let your conversation be full of grace.

25. Proverbs 12:18 – The words of the wise bring healing.

26. Ecclesiastes 5:2 – Do not be quick with your mouth.

27. Proverbs 17:27 – The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint.

28. Psalm 141:3 – Set a guard over my mouth, Lord.

29. Ephesians 4:29 – Do not let any unwholesome talk come out.

30. Proverbs 21:23 – Whoever guards his mouth preserves his soul.

4. Wisdom in Decision Making

Theme: Choosing wisely.

31. Proverbs 3:5–6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart.

32. Isaiah 30:21 – This is the way; walk in it.

33. Psalm 32:8 – I will instruct you and teach you.

34. Proverbs 11:14 – Victory is won through many advisers.

35. James 3:17 – The wisdom from above is pure and peace loving.

36. Ecclesiastes 10:2 – The heart of the wise inclines to the right.

37. Proverbs 19:20 – Listen to advice and accept discipline.

38. Psalm 25:4–5 – Show me Your ways, Lord.

39. Proverbs 14:12 – There is a way that seems right.

40. Luke 16:10 – Whoever can be trusted with little.

5. Wisdom in Leadership

Theme: Leading with integrity.

41. 1 Kings 3:9 – Give Your servant a discerning heart.

42. Proverbs 29:2 – When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice.

43. Exodus 18:21 – Select capable men who fear God.

44. Proverbs 16:12 – Kings detest wrongdoing.

45. Matthew 20:26 – Whoever wants to become great must be your servant.

46. Titus 1:7 – An overseer must be blameless.

47. Proverbs 20:28 – Love and faithfulness keep a king safe.

48. James 3:1 – Not many should become teachers.

49. Luke 12:48 – To whom much is given, much will be required.

50. Proverbs 28:2 – A land gains stability through a ruler of understanding.

6. Wisdom in Relationships

51. Proverbs 27:17 – Iron sharpens iron.

52. Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 – Two are better than one.

53. Romans 12:10 – Honor one another above yourselves.

54. Ephesians 4:2 – Be completely humble and gentle.

55. Proverbs 13:20 – Walk with the wise and become wise.

56. Colossians 3:13 – Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

57. Proverbs 17:17 – A friend loves at all times.

58. James 1:20 – Human anger does not produce righteousness.

59. Proverbs 19:11 – It is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.

60. Romans 12:18 – Live at peace with everyone.

7. Wisdom and Discipline

61. Proverbs 12:1 – Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge.

62. Hebrews 12:11 – Discipline produces a harvest of righteousness.

63. Proverbs 22:6 – Train up a child.

64. Psalm 90:12 – Teach us to number our days.

65. Proverbs 10:17 – Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life.

66. 2 Timothy 1:7 – Spirit of power, love, and self discipline.

67. Proverbs 25:28 – Like a city without walls is one without self control.

68. Ecclesiastes 7:8 – The end of a matter is better than its beginning.

69. Galatians 6:9 – Do not grow weary in doing good.

70. Proverbs 6:6 – Go to the ant, you sluggard.

8. The Results of Wisdom

71. Proverbs 3:13–14 – Blessed are those who find wisdom.

72. James 3:18 – Peacemakers who sow in peace reap righteousness.

73. Proverbs 24:3–4 – By wisdom a house is built.

74. Ecclesiastes 7:19 – Wisdom makes one wise person more powerful.

75. Psalm 37:30 – The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom.

76. Proverbs 8:35 – Whoever finds Me finds life.

77. Matthew 7:24 – The wise man built his house on the rock.

78. Proverbs 16:21 – The wise in heart are called discerning.

79. Ecclesiastes 8:1 – Wisdom brightens a person’s face.

80. Proverbs 14:1 – The wise woman builds her house.

9. Warnings Against Foolishness

81. Proverbs 26:11 – As a dog returns to its vomit.

82. Psalm 14:1 – The fool says in his heart, There is no God.

83. Proverbs 18:2 – Fools find no pleasure in understanding.

84. Ecclesiastes 10:1 – A little folly outweighs wisdom.

85. Proverbs 29:11 – Fools give full vent to their rage.

86. Matthew 25:2–3 – Five were foolish.

87. Proverbs 1:32 – The complacency of fools destroys them.

88. Luke 12:20 – You fool.

89. Proverbs 15:5 – A fool spurns a parent’s discipline.

90. Proverbs 10:23 – A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes.

10. Wisdom That Leads to Eternal Life

91. Daniel 12:3 – Those who are wise will shine.

92. Matthew 24:45 – The faithful and wise servant.

93. Colossians 1:9 – Filled with the knowledge of His will.

94. Ephesians 1:17 – Spirit of wisdom and revelation.

95. 1 Corinthians 2:12–13 – Words taught by the Spirit.

96. Psalm 119:99 – I have more insight than all my teachers.

97. Proverbs 23:23 – Buy the truth and do not sell it.

98. Hebrews 5:14 – Solid food is for the mature.

99. 2 Peter 3:18 – Grow in the grace and knowledge.

100. Revelation 17:9 – This calls for a mind with wisdom.

Closing Reflection

Wisdom is not rushed.

It is cultivated.
It is prayed for.
It is practiced daily.

If you want wisdom, do not just read these verses.
Meditate on them.
Apply one today.

Because biblical wisdom is not about knowing more.
It is about living better.

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