You know what’s funny? I used to think wisdom was just something that came with age—like gray hair or knowing how to fold a fitted sheet properly. But lately, I’ve been drawn back to some of the old verses I grew up hearing, and honestly? There’s something about the way Scripture talks about knowledge and understanding that feels… different. More intentional, maybe. It’s not just about collecting facts or even learning from mistakes. There’s this deeper current running through these passages about truly *seeing* things—about having eyes that notice what matters and a heart that knows what to do with it. So I’ve been collecting some of my favorites, the ones that make me pause and think “oh, that’s what they meant.” Here are thirty verses that have been sitting with me lately.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
When pride comes, then comes shame: but with the humble is wisdom.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
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.
In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
For wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.
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.
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
Famous and Strong Quotes about knowledge wisdom and understanding
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.
Knowledge which is not used is a burden.
In a burst of knowledge, understanding is born.
Seeking Divine Insights and Truth
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your guidance in our pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. Grant us the clarity to discern Your truths and the courage to apply them in our daily lives.
Lord, fill our minds with insight and our spirits with the desire to seek Your ways. Help us to understand the beauty of Your creation and the depth of Your love. As we grow in knowledge, may we always remember to lean on Your understanding, trusting in Your plan and purpose for our lives.
In times of confusion, may Your light shine brightly, illuminating the path ahead. Let us not be swayed by the world’s distractions, but instead, guide us to pursue wisdom that comes from You, enriching our hearts and minds.
We pray for the humility to learn from others and for the strength to share the wisdom we receive. May our lives reflect Your glory as we seek to grow closer to You in all that we do.
In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.