When you need wisdom

1 Corinthians 1:30 (New International Version, ©2011)
³⁰ It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.

Colossians 3:16 (New International Version, ©2011)

¹⁶ Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

James 1:5 (New International Version, ©2011)

⁵ If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

Proverbs 19:20 (New International Version, ©2011)

 ²⁰ Listen to advice and accept discipline, 
   and at the end you will be counted among the wise.

Proverbs 1:5 (New International Version, ©2011)

⁵ let the wise listen and add to their learning, 
   and let the discerning get guidance—

Proverbs 2:1-7 (New International Version, ©2011)

Proverbs 2

Moral Benefits of Wisdom

 ¹ My son, if you accept my words 
   and store up my commands within you, 
² turning your ear to wisdom 
   and applying your heart to understanding— 
³ indeed, if you call out for insight 
   and cry aloud for understanding, 
⁴ and if you look for it as for silver 
   and search for it as for hidden treasure, 
⁵ then you will understand the fear of the LORD 
   and find the knowledge of God. 
⁶ For the LORD gives wisdom; 
   from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. 
⁷ He holds success in store for the upright, 
   he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,

Proverbs 3:13-15 (New International Version, ©2011)

 ¹³ Blessed are those who find wisdom, 
   those who gain understanding, 
¹⁴ for she is more profitable than silver 
   and yields better returns than gold. 
¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies; 
   nothing you desire can compare with her.

Proverbs 3:5-7 (New International Version, ©2011)

 ⁵ Trust in the LORD with all your heart 
   and lean not on your own understanding; 
⁶ in all your ways submit to him, 
   and he will make your paths straight.^[a]
 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; 
   fear the LORD and shun evil.

Proverbs 8:11 (New International Version, ©2011)

¹¹ for wisdom is more precious than rubies, 
   and nothing you desire can compare with her.

Psalm 111:10 (New International Version, ©2011)

 ¹⁰ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; 
   all who follow his precepts have good understanding. 
   To him belongs eternal praise.

Psalm 51:6 (New International Version, ©2011)

⁶ Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; 
   you taught me wisdom in that secret place.