22 Bible Verses about Benefits Of Wisdom

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Wisdom strengthens a wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.

If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

Wisdom along with an inheritance is good
And an advantage to those who see the sun.

For wisdom is protection just as money is protection,
But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors.

Know that wisdom is thus for your soul;
If you find it, then there will be a future,
And your hope will not be cut off.

And I saw that wisdom excels folly as light excels darkness.

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;
The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

A poor yet wise lad is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive instruction.

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;
He who keeps understanding will find good.

“Coral and crystal are not to be mentioned;
And the acquisition of wisdom is above that of pearls.

“Gold or glass cannot equal it,
Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold.

“Pure gold cannot be given in exchange for it,
Nor can silver be weighed as its price.

“It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir,
In precious onyx, or sapphire.

“The topaz of Ethiopia cannot equal it,
Nor can it be valued in pure gold.

“For wisdom is better than jewels;
And all desirable things cannot compare with her.

So I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” But the wisdom of the poor man is despised and his words are not heeded.

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

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