50 Biblical Wisdom Phrases for Hearing the Voice of the Lord

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will advise you and take care of you.

Psalms 32:8

Be careful how you live; let it not be as foolish, but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

Ephesians 5:15-16

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who keep his precepts show good sense. He will be praised forever!

Psalms 111:10

For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:6

Be wise in your dealings with outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Your speech should always be pleasant and seasoned with salt, so that they know how to respond to each one.

Colossians 4:5-6

God gave Solomon wisdom, extraordinary insight, and a breadth of knowledge as immeasurable as the sand of the sea.

1 Kings 4:29

Whoever walks in integrity is safe, whoever falsifies his ways will be discovered.

Proverbs 10:9

Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.

Matthew 7:24

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; wisdom and discipline, fools despise them.

Proverbs 1:7

To be wise, one must first fear God, the Lord. Fools despise wisdom and do not want to learn.

Proverbs 1:7

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who acquires knowledge.

Proverbs 3:13

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

John 8:32

In his heart, man plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.

Proverbs 16:9

Wisdom offers protection, as does money, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

We know that God works in all things for the good of those who love him, those who have been called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28

Lord, guide me in your righteousness, because of my enemies; make your way straight before me.

Psalms 5:8

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the Lord.

Isaiah 55:8

Praise the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power belong to Him.

Daniel 2:20

For the Lord rebukes him whom he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

Proverbs 3:12

Do you not know, have you not heard that the eternal God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, is neither weary nor weary? His understanding is inscrutable.

Isaiah 40:28

Don’t assume about tomorrow, because you don’t know what it will bring.

Proverbs 27:1

Be careful what you think, for your life is driven by your thoughts.

Proverbs 4:23

Go to the ant, you lazy one; look upon your ways, and be wise.

Proverbs 6:6

When pride comes, shame will also come; but with the humble is wisdom.

Proverbs 11:2

He who is merciful does his soul good; whoever is cruel, afflicts his own flesh.

Proverbs 11:17

Apply your heart to teaching and your ears to the words that bring knowledge.

Proverbs 23:12

How happy the men of your court must be, who continually stand before you and listen to your wisdom!

2 Chronicles 9:7

Never say: why were the days gone by better than these? Because you would never wisely ask that.

Ecclesiastes 7:10

Don’t worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need and always pray with a grateful heart.

Philippians 4:6

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and avoid evil.

Proverbs 3:7

How happy the men of your court must be, who continually stand before you and listen to your wisdom!

Chronicles 9:7

For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

Luke 21:15

It is God who has wisdom and power; to Him belong counsel and understanding.

Job 12:13

Let no one deceive himself: if anyone among you considers himself wise in this world, let him make himself foolish to be wise.

1 Corinthians 3:18

Do not rebuke a scoffer, lest he hate you; rebuke the wise, and he will love you.

Proverbs 9:8

Hear counsel, and receive correction, that you may be wise in the end.

Proverbs 19:20

You don’t even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are like the fog that appears for a little while and then dissipates.

James 4:14

Evil men do not understand judgment, but those who seek the Lord understand everything.

Proverbs 28:5

But it was God who made the earth by his power, established the world by his wisdom, and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.

Jeremiah 10:12

Teach us to number our days, so that we may gain hearts of wisdom.

Psalms 90:12

To the only wise God be glory forever and ever through Jesus Christ. Amen!

Romans 16:27

Teach me Your way, Lord, and I will walk in Your truth; unite my heart to the fear of Your name.

Psalms 86:11

Turn the falsehood of the mouth away from you, and remove the perversity of the lips from you.

Proverbs 4:24

For whoever finds me will find life, and he will obtain favor from the Lord.

Proverbs 8:35

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is prudence.

Proverbs 9:10

And if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it will be given to you.

James 1:5

So do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of itself. Your evil is enough for each day.

Matthew 6:34

He showed you, O man, what is good and what the Lord requires: do justice, love faithfulness and walk humbly with your God.

Micah 6:8

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility.

Proverbs 15:33

My son, hear your father’s instruction, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Proverbs 1:8