BIBLE VERSES: WISDOM (7)

(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) Ecclesiastes 2:26

To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. (NIV)

ii) Ecclesiastes 7:12

For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, But the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it. (NKJV)

iii) Ecclesiastes 8:1

Wisdom brightens a man's face and changes its hard appearance. (NIV)

iv) Ecclesiastes 10:2

The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. (NIV)

v) 1 Corinthians 1:18

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (NIV)