Bible Cross References
Give therefore
1 Chronicles 22:12
And may the LORD your God give you insight and wisdom so that you may govern Israel according to his Law.
1 Chronicles 29:19
Give my son Solomon a wholehearted desire to obey everything that you command and to build the Temple for which I have made these preparations."
2 Chronicles 1:10
so give me the wisdom and knowledge I need to rule over them. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?"
Psalm 119:34
Explain your law to me, and I will obey it; I will keep it with all my heart.
Psalm 119:73
You created me, and you keep me safe; give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws.
Psalm 119:144
Your instructions are always just; give me understanding, and I shall live.
Proverbs 2:3-9
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Yes, beg for knowledge; plead for insight.
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Look for it as hard as you would for silver or some hidden treasure.
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If you do, you will know what it means to fear the LORD and you will succeed in learning about God.
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It is the LORD who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.
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He provides help and protection for those who are righteous and honest.
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He protects those who treat others fairly, and guards those who are devoted to him.
9
If you listen to me, you will know what is right, just, and fair. You will know what you should do.
Proverbs 3:13-18
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Happy is anyone who becomes wise---who comes to have understanding.
14
There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth more to you than gold.
15
Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it.
16
Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honor.
17
Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it.
18
Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.
Proverbs 16:16
It is better---much better---to have wisdom and knowledge than gold and silver.
James 1:5
But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all.
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.
understanding
Proverbs 20:12
The LORD has given us eyes to see with and ears to listen with.
to judge
1 Kings 3:28
When the people of Israel heard of Solomon's decision, they were all filled with deep respect for him, because they knew then that God had given him the wisdom to settle disputes fairly.
Psalm 72:1
Teach the king to judge with your righteousness, O God; share with him your own justice,
Psalm 72:2
so that he will rule over your people with justice and govern the oppressed with righteousness.
Proverbs 14:8
Why is a clever person wise? Because he knows what to do. Why is a stupid person foolish? Because he only thinks he knows.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Everyone who lives ought to be wise; it is as good as receiving an inheritance
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom does more for a person than ten rulers can do for a city.
Ecclesiastes 9:15-18
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Someone lived there who was poor, but so clever that he could have saved the town. But no one thought about him.
16
I have always said that wisdom is better than strength, but no one thinks of the poor as wise or pays any attention to what they say.
17
It is better to listen to the quiet words of someone wise than to the shouts of a ruler at a council of fools.
18
Wisdom does more good than weapons, but one sinner can undo a lot of good.
John 5:30
"I can do nothing on my own authority; I judge only as God tells me, so my judgment is right, because I am not trying to do what I want, but only what he who sent me wants.
discern
2 Samuel 14:17
I said to myself that your promise, sir, would make me safe, because the king is like God's angel and can distinguish good from evil. May the LORD your God be with you!"
Isaiah 11:2-4
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The spirit of the LORD will give him wisdom and the knowledge and skill to rule his people. He will know the LORD's will and honor him,
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and find pleasure in obeying him. He will not judge by appearance or hearsay;
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he will judge the poor fairly and defend the rights of the helpless. At his command the people will be punished, and evil persons will die.
1 Corinthians 2:14
Whoever does not have the Spirit cannot receive the gifts that come from God's Spirit. Such a person really does not understand them, and they seem to be nonsense, because their value can be judged only on a spiritual basis.
1 Corinthians 2:15
Whoever has the Spirit, however, is able to judge the value of everything, but no one is able to judge him.
Ephesians 5:17
Don't be fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do.
Philippians 1:10
so that you will be able to choose what is best. Then you will be free from all impurity and blame on the Day of Christ.
Hebrews 5:14
Solid food, on the other hand, is for adults, who through practice are able to distinguish between good and evil.
who is able
Exodus 3:11
But Moses said to God, "I am nobody. How can I go to the king and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?"
Exodus 3:12
God answered, "I will be with you, and when you bring the people out of Egypt, you will worship me on this mountain. That will be the proof that I have sent you."
Exodus 4:10-13
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But Moses said, "No, LORD, don't send me. I have never been a good speaker, and I haven't become one since you began to speak to me. I am a poor speaker, slow and hesitant."
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The LORD said to him, "Who gives man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or dumb? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? It is I, the LORD.
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Now, go! I will help you to speak, and I will tell you what to say."
13
But Moses answered, "No, Lord, please send someone else."
Jeremiah 1:6
I answered, "Sovereign LORD, I don't know how to speak; I am too young."
Matthew 3:11
I baptize you with water to show that you have repented, but the one who will come after me will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. He is much greater than I am; and I am not good enough even to carry his sandals.
Matthew 3:14
But John tried to make him change his mind. "I ought to be baptized by you," John said, "and yet you have come to me!"
2 Corinthians 2:16
For those who are being lost, it is a deadly stench that kills; but for those who are being saved, it is a fragrance that brings life. Who, then, is capable for such a task?
2 Corinthians 3:5
There is nothing in us that allows us to claim that we are capable of doing this work. The capacity we have comes from God;