BIBLE VERSES: WISDOM (4)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

1. Introduction

a) The Bible says in Proverbs 4:6-7, "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding."

b) All of us can use a guardian angel to watch over us. Knowing that wisdom is available to us as just such a protection, why not spend a little time meditating on these words of wisdom. This collection of wisdom words is taken from the Bible and compiled here to quickly help you gain wisdom and understanding by studying God's Word on this topic.

2. Wisdom Words From Scripture

i) Proverbs 14:1

The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. (NIV)

ii) Proverbs 14:6

The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. (NIV)

iii) Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception. (NIV)

iv) Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known. (NKJV)

v) Proverbs 15:24

The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave. (NIV)

vi) Proverbs 15:31

He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. (NIV) 

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