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165 Bible Verses about Wisdom

Here are 165 Bible verses about wisdom from the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, King James Version, sorted from the most relevant to the least relevant.

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James 1:5 KJV

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

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Ephesians 5:15-16 KJV

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

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James 3:13 KJV

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

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Job 12:13 KJV

With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.

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Proverbs 1:7 KJV

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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1 Corinthians 1:24 KJV

But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

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Colossians 2:3 KJV

In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

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James 3:17 KJV

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

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Job 12:12 KJV

With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

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Psalm 90:12 KJV

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

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Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

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Exodus 31:3 KJV

And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

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Proverbs 3:13-18 KJV

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

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Proverbs 2:6 KJV

For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

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Proverbs 4:6 KJV

Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.

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1 Kings 3:28 KJV

And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.

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Job 32:9 KJV

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

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Proverbs 16:16 KJV

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

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Proverbs 4:7 KJV

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

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Ephesians 5:6-10 KJV

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

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Proverbs 4:8 KJV

Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

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1 Kings 4:29 KJV

And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.

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Ecclesiastes 7:10 KJV

Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.

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Proverbs 11:2 KJV

When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

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1 John 4:1 KJV

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

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Proverbs 9:11-12 KJV

For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

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2 Chronicles 1:10 KJV

Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?

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Exodus 35:31 KJV

And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

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Proverbs 19:20 KJV

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

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Colossians 4:5-6 KJV

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

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Romans 12:2 KJV

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

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Proverbs 19:8 KJV

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

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Job 32:7 KJV

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

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Proverbs 12:15 KJV

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

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Proverbs 13:10 KJV

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

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Proverbs 17:28 KJV

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

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Proverbs 10:8 KJV

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

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Proverbs 2:12 KJV

To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;

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Job 6:11 KJV

What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine end, that I should prolong my life?

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Proverbs 10:23 KJV

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

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Matthew 7:24 KJV

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

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Luke 2:52 KJV

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

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Proverbs 3:21 KJV

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:

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Job 10:12 KJV

Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.

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Colossians 3:16 KJV

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

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1 Corinthians 3:18 KJV

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

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Philippians 1:9-10 KJV

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.

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Job 15:10 KJV

With us are both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder than thy father.

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Proverbs 18:15 KJV

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

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Proverbs 13:3 KJV

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

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Psalm 37:30 KJV

The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

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Romans 11:33-35 KJV

O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?

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Ephesians 1:16-17 KJV

Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

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Proverbs 16:31 KJV

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

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Proverbs 4:11 KJV

I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.

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Proverbs 2:10 KJV

When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

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Psalm 111:10 KJV

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

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Proverbs 14:1-2 KJV

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

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Job 23:12 KJV

Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

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Proverbs 14:29 KJV

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

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Deuteronomy 6:5 KJV

And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

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Proverbs 3:7 KJV

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

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Proverbs 14:8 KJV

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

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Luke 21:15 KJV

For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

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Job 32:8 KJV

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

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Proverbs 8:35 KJV

For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.

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Proverbs 15:33 KJV

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

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1 Corinthians 12:8 KJV

For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

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Isaiah 55:8 KJV

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

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Proverbs 13:1 KJV

A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

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Proverbs 24:3 KJV

Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:

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Exodus 35:35 KJV

Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work.

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Proverbs 9:10 KJV

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

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Proverbs 18:2 KJV

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

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Ecclesiastes 2:26 KJV

For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.

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Proverbs 24:14 KJV

So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

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1 Corinthians 1:30 KJV

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

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Job 9:4 KJV

He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?

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1 Corinthians 1:25 KJV

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

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Proverbs 28:26 KJV

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

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Job 28:28 KJV

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

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Ecclesiastes 7:12 KJV

For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

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Ecclesiastes 8:1 KJV

Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.

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Job 12:9 KJV

Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the Lord hath wrought this?

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Isaiah 28:29 KJV

This also cometh forth from the Lord of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.

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Ecclesiastes 7:19 KJV

Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.

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Daniel 2:23 KJV

I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.

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Proverbs 22:17-19 KJV

Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.

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Ecclesiastes 2:21 KJV

For there is a man whose labour is in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity; yet to a man that hath not laboured therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity and a great evil.

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Proverbs 24:3-7 KJV

Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety. Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

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Job 12:16 KJV

With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.

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Isaiah 40:28 KJV

Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

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Proverbs 29:11 KJV

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

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Amos 3:6 KJV

Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it?

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Ecclesiastes 7:11 KJV

Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.

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Proverbs 15:12 KJV

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

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Ecclesiastes 2:16 KJV

For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool for ever; seeing that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how dieth the wise man? as the fool.

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Proverbs 8:22 KJV

The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.

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Job 11:6 KJV

And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

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Job 11:12 KJV

For vain men would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.

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Job 6:5 KJV

Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?

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Job 12:17 KJV

He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.

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1 Corinthians 1:19 KJV

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

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Job 28:12 KJV

But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?

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Proverbs 8:12 KJV

I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

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Psalm 104:24 KJV

O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

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Job 28:23 KJV

God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.

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Ecclesiastes 8:17 KJV

Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea farther; though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be able to find it.

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Isaiah 55:9 KJV

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

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Jeremiah 9:23-24 KJV

Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.

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Hosea 14:9 KJV

Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.

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John 8:32 KJV

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

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Colossians 2:8 KJV

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

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1 Corinthians 2:1-5 KJV

And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

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1 Corinthians 2:7 KJV

But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

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1 Corinthians 2:13 KJV

Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

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Ecclesiastes 1:18 KJV

For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

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Ecclesiastes 10:12 KJV

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

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Romans 14:5 KJV

One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.

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Proverbs 11:9 KJV

An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

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Proverbs 13:20 KJV

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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Proverbs 23:15 KJV

My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

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Psalm 19:7 KJV

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

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Proverbs 18:6 KJV

A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

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Proverbs 23:24 KJV

The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.

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Proverbs 15:5 KJV

A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

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Proverbs 12:16 KJV

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

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Proverbs 1:23 KJV

Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.

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Daniel 12:10 KJV

Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.

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Proverbs 17:7 KJV

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

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Proverbs 10:1 KJV

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

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Proverbs 14:16 KJV

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

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Proverbs 14:33 KJV

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

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Proverbs 29:15 KJV

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

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Proverbs 11:30 KJV

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

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Psalm 107:43 KJV

Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.

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2 Timothy 2:7 KJV

Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

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2 Corinthians 1:12 KJV

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

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Proverbs 17:10 KJV

A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

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Jeremiah 9:24 KJV

But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.

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James 1:5-6 KJV

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

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Colossians 1:9 KJV

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

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Proverbs 23:12 KJV

Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

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Proverbs 16:23 KJV

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

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Jeremiah 33:3 KJV

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

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2 Timothy 1:7 KJV

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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1 Corinthians 3:19 KJV

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

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Revelation 5:12 KJV

Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

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Psalm 51:6 KJV

Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

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Jeremiah 9:23 KJV

Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

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Daniel 2:20 KJV

Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:

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Philippians 1:9 KJV

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

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Proverbs 21:20 KJV

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

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Isaiah 5:21 KJV

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

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Daniel 1:17 KJV

As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

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Proverbs 4:1-27 KJV

Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee. Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and…

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1 Corinthians 2:6-16 KJV

Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God…

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John 8:12 KJV

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

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2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

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Daniel 12:3 KJV

And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

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Ephesians 3:14-19 KJV

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

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Galatians 4:9 KJV

But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?

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Proverbs 18:1 KJV

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

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Proverbs 29:3 KJV

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

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Isaiah 29:14-16 KJV

Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid. Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the Lord, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us? Surely your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed as the potter’s clay: for shall the work say of him that made it, He made me not? or shall the thing framed say of him that framed it, He had no understanding?

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165 Bible Verses about Wisdom
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