Bible Cross References
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
Proverbs 4:5-7
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Get wisdom and insight! Do not forget or ignore what I say.
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Do not abandon wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will keep you safe.
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Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight.
Proverbs 7:4
Treat wisdom as your sister, and insight as your closest friend.
Proverbs 8:5
Are you immature? Learn to be mature. Are you foolish? Learn to have sense.
Proverbs 16:16
It is better---much better---to have wisdom and knowledge than gold and silver.
Proverbs 17:16
It does a fool no good to spend money on an education, because he has no common sense.
Deuteronomy 4:5
"I have taught you all the laws, as the LORD my God told me to do. Obey them in the land that you are about to invade and occupy.
Deuteronomy 4:6
Obey them faithfully, and this will show the people of other nations how wise you are. When they hear of all these laws, they will say, 'What wisdom and understanding this great nation has!'
1 Kings 3:9-12
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So give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?"
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The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this,
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and so he said to him, "Because you have asked for the wisdom to rule justly, instead of long life for yourself or riches or the death of your enemies,
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I will do what you have asked. I will give you more wisdom and understanding than anyone has ever had before or will ever have again.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
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and you remember that ever since you were a child, you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
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All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living,
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so that the person who serves God may be fully qualified and equipped to do every kind of good deed.