Bible Verses About Growing in Wisdom

"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding."

"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."

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding."

"For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God."

"For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding."

"Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold."

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever."

"For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it."

"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy."

"Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end."

What does the Bible say about growing in wisdom?

Wisdom is more than knowledge — it is the skill of living well according to God's design. The Bible presents wisdom as a treasure worth pursuing above all earthly riches. Key King James Version passages include Proverbs 4:7, James 1:5, Proverbs 9:10. This page collects 10 KJV verses about growing in wisdom, each quoted in full.

How can I grow in wisdom?

James 1:5 says to ask God, who gives wisdom generously. Additionally, studying Proverbs, seeking godly counsel, learning from mistakes, and meditating on Scripture all contribute to growing in wisdom.

What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?

Knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information. Wisdom is knowing how to apply that knowledge rightly in real-life situations, guided by the fear of the Lord.