Chokhmah חׇכְמָה

Chokhmah (Hebrew חׇכְמָה, Strong's H2451) is a Hebrew feminine noun meaning “wisdom”. It occurs 153 times in 145 verses of the Old Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Hebrew (based on the abridged Brown-Driver-Briggs), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Topics

• Wisdom

Verses

Every verse with Chokhmah, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Exodus

• Exodus 28:3
  And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.
• Exodus 31:3
  And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
• Exodus 31:6
  And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you:
• Exodus 35:26
  And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun goats’ hair.And all the skilled women whose hearts were stirred spun the goat hair.
• Exodus 35:31
  And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
• Exodus 35:35
  Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work.He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and as weavers—as artistic designers of every kind of craft.
• Exodus 36:1
  Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the Lord put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the Lord had commanded.“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”
• Exodus 36:2
  And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the Lord had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.

Deuteronomy

• Deuteronomy 4:6
  Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
• Deuteronomy 34:9
  And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the Lord commanded Moses.Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.

2 Samuel

• 2 Samuel 14:20
  To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.Joab your servant has done this to bring about this change of affairs, but my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God, to know everything that happens in the land.”
• 2 Samuel 20:22
  Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast it out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king.Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.

1 Kings

• 1 Kings 2:6
  Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.
• 1 Kings 3:28
  And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.
• 1 Kings 4:29
  And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.
• 1 Kings 4:30
  And Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.
• 1 Kings 4:34
  And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.
• 1 Kings 5:12
  And the Lord gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.
• 1 Kings 7:14
  He was a widow’s son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work.He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.
• 1 Kings 10:4
  And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon’s wisdom, and the house that he had built,When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,
• 1 Kings 10:6
  And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom.She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.
• 1 Kings 10:7
  Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard.But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard.
• 1 Kings 10:8
  Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom.How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!
• 1 Kings 10:23
  So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
• 1 Kings 10:24
  And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
• 1 Kings 11:41
  And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon?As for the rest of the acts of Solomon—all that he did, as well as his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon?

1 Chronicles

• 1 Chronicles 28:21
  And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”

2 Chronicles

• 2 Chronicles 1:10
  Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
• 2 Chronicles 1:11
  And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or glory for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king—
• 2 Chronicles 1:12
  Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”
• 2 Chronicles 9:3
  And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,
• 2 Chronicles 9:5
  And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom:She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.
• 2 Chronicles 9:6
  Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard.But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard.
• 2 Chronicles 9:7
  Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom.How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!
• 2 Chronicles 9:22
  And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
• 2 Chronicles 9:23
  And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

Job

• Job 4:21
  Doth not their excellency which is in them go away? they die, even without wisdom.Are not their tent cords pulled up, so that they die without wisdom?’
• Job 11:6
  And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know then that God exacts from you less than your iniquity deserves.
• Job 12:2
  No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.“Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die!
• Job 12:12
  With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.
• Job 12:13
  With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.
• Job 13:5
  O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
• Job 15:8
  Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?Do you listen in on the council of God or limit wisdom to yourself?
• Job 26:3
  How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?How you have counseled the unwise and provided fully sound insight!
• Job 28:12
  But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell?
• Job 28:18
  No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.
• Job 28:20
  Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?From where then does wisdom come, and where does understanding dwell?
• Job 28:28
  And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
• Job 32:7
  I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.
• Job 32:13
  Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.So do not claim, ‘We have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.’
• Job 33:33
  If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”
• Job 38:36
  Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?Who has put wisdom in the heart or given understanding to the mind?
• Job 38:37
  Who can number the clouds in wisdom? or who can stay the bottles of heaven,Who has the wisdom to count the clouds? Or who can tilt the water jars of the heavens
• Job 39:17
  Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.For God has deprived her of wisdom; He has not endowed her with understanding.

Psalms

• Psalm 37:30
  The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
• Psalm 49:3
  My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
• Psalm 51:6
  Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
• Psalm 90:12
  So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.
• Psalm 104:24
  O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.
• Psalm 107:27
  They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits’ end.They reeled and staggered like drunkards, and all their skill was useless.
• Psalm 111:10
  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.The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Proverbs

• Proverbs 1:2
  To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,
• Proverbs 1:7
  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
• Proverbs 1:20
  Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:Wisdom calls out in the street, she lifts her voice in the square;
• Proverbs 2:2
  So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,
• Proverbs 2:6
  For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
• Proverbs 2:10
  When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.
• Proverbs 3:13
  Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
• Proverbs 3:19
  The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.
• Proverbs 4:5
  Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.
• Proverbs 4:7
  Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
• Proverbs 4:11
  I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.
• Proverbs 5:1
  My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight,
• Proverbs 7:4
  Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kinsman,
• Proverbs 8:1
  Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice?
• Proverbs 8:11
  For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
• Proverbs 8:12
  I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
• Proverbs 9:1
  Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.
• Proverbs 9:10
  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
• Proverbs 10:13
  In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
• Proverbs 10:23
  It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
• Proverbs 10:31
  The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
• Proverbs 11:2
  When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.
• Proverbs 13:10
  Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
• Proverbs 14:6
  A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
• Proverbs 14:8
  The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
• Proverbs 14:33
  Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
• Proverbs 15:33
  The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
• Proverbs 16:16
  How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
• Proverbs 17:16
  Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
• Proverbs 17:24
  Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
• Proverbs 18:4
  The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
• Proverbs 21:30
  There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
• Proverbs 23:23
  Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.Invest in truth and never sell it— in wisdom and instruction and understanding.
• Proverbs 24:3
  Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;
• Proverbs 24:7
  Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.
• Proverbs 24:14
  So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.
• Proverbs 28:26
  He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
• Proverbs 29:3
  Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
• Proverbs 29:15
  The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
• Proverbs 30:3
  I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.I have not learned wisdom, and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.
• Proverbs 31:26
  She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

Ecclesiastes

• Ecclesiastes 1:13
  And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith.And I set my mind to seek and explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven. What a heavy burden God has laid upon the sons of men to occupy them!
• Ecclesiastes 1:16
  I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.I said to myself, “Behold, I have grown and increased in wisdom beyond all those before me who were over Jerusalem, and my mind has observed a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.”
• Ecclesiastes 1:17
  And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.So I set my mind to know wisdom and madness and folly; I learned that this, too, is a pursuit of the wind.
• Ecclesiastes 1:18
  For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.For with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and as knowledge grows, grief increases.
• Ecclesiastes 2:3
  I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.I sought to cheer my body with wine and to embrace folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—until I could see what was worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.
• Ecclesiastes 2:9
  So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.So I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me.
• Ecclesiastes 2:12
  And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done.Then I turned to consider wisdom and madness and folly; for what more can the king’s successor do than what has already been accomplished?
• Ecclesiastes 2:13
  Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.And I saw that wisdom exceeds folly, just as light exceeds darkness:
• Ecclesiastes 2:21
  For there is a man whose labour is in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity; yet to a man that hath not laboured therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity and a great evil.When there is a man who has labored with wisdom, knowledge, and skill, and he must give his portion to a man who has not worked for it, this too is futile and a great evil.
• Ecclesiastes 2:26
  For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
• Ecclesiastes 7:10
  Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.
• Ecclesiastes 7:11
  Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.Wisdom, like an inheritance, is good, and it benefits those who see the sun.
• Ecclesiastes 7:12
  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.For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
• Ecclesiastes 7:19
  Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.
• Ecclesiastes 7:23
  All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.All this I tested by wisdom, saying, “I resolve to be wise.” But it was beyond me.
• Ecclesiastes 7:25
  I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness and madness:I directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and explanations, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the folly of madness.
• Ecclesiastes 8:1
  Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.
• Ecclesiastes 8:16
  When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done upon the earth: (for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with his eyes:)When I applied my mind to know wisdom and to observe the task that one performs on the earth—though his eyes do not see sleep in the day or even in the night—
• Ecclesiastes 9:10
  Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
• Ecclesiastes 9:13
  This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me:I have also seen this wisdom under the sun, and it was great to me:
• Ecclesiastes 9:15
  Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.
• Ecclesiastes 9:16
  Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”
• Ecclesiastes 9:18
  Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
• Ecclesiastes 10:1
  Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
• Ecclesiastes 10:10
  If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.

Isaiah

• Isaiah 10:13
  For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man:For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers.
• Isaiah 11:2
  And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.
• Isaiah 29:14
  Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.”
• Isaiah 33:6
  And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.
• Isaiah 47:10
  For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me.You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’

Jeremiah

• Jeremiah 8:9
  The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the Lord; and what wisdom is in them?The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what wisdom do they really have?
• Jeremiah 9:23
  Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.
• Jeremiah 10:12
  He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
• Jeremiah 49:7
  Concerning Edom, thus saith the Lord of hosts; Is wisdom no more in Teman? is counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom vanished?Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed?
• Jeremiah 51:15
  He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.

Ezekiel

• Ezekiel 28:4
  With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures:By your wisdom and understanding you have gained your wealth and amassed gold and silver for your treasuries.
• Ezekiel 28:5
  By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches:By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, but your heart has grown proud because of it.
• Ezekiel 28:7
  Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy brightness.behold, I will bring foreigners against you, the most ruthless of nations. They will draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and will defile your splendor.
• Ezekiel 28:12
  Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord God; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty.“Son of man, take up a lament for the king of Tyre and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.
• Ezekiel 28:17
  Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.Your heart grew proud of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor; so I cast you to the earth; I made you a spectacle before kings.

Daniel

• Daniel 1:4
  Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.young men without blemish, handsome, gifted in all wisdom, knowledgeable, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace—and to teach them the language and literature of the Chaldeans.
• Daniel 1:17
  As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.
• Daniel 1:20
  And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king consulted them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).