Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8200 The character of the believer » 8361 wisdom » 8367 wisdom, importance of human
True wisdom may bring material reward but its value far exceeds earthly riches. To those who receive it, it opens a path to life and security and equips for leadership and right conduct.
The supreme value of true wisdom
It is priceless
Proverbs 4:7 See also Proverbs 3:13; Proverbs 8:10-11
It leads to life
Proverbs 15:24 See also Proverbs 11:30; Proverbs 13:14; Proverbs 16:22; Proverbs 24:14; Daniel 12:3
It brings prosperity
Proverbs 8:18 The benefits of wisdom may include material prosperity, but more important is the moral and spiritual prosperity which it brings. See also Proverbs 3:1-2; Proverbs 19:8,8; Proverbs 21:20-21; Proverbs 24:3; Jeremiah 10:21
It gives security
Proverbs 4:6 See also Proverbs 1:33; Proverbs 2:6-11; Proverbs 14:3; Proverbs 28:26; Ecclesiastes 8:5
The application of wisdom
It touches the whole person
1 Kings 3:12 In Hebrew, the “heart” represents the centre of human personality. See also Job 38:36; Psalm 51:6; Proverbs 2:2; Proverbs 16:23; Proverbs 22:17
It results in right action
Colossians 4:5; James 3:13 See also Psalm 119:34; Proverbs 1:3; Proverbs 4:11; Proverbs 15:21; Proverbs 23:19; Jeremiah 4:22; Hosea 14:9; Romans 16:19; Ephesians 5:15; Colossians 1:9-10; James 3:14-17
It results in watchfulness
Matthew 25:1-10 See also Proverbs 14:8; Proverbs 22:3 pp Proverbs 27:12
Wisdom is necessary for leaders
Wisdom to govern
Proverbs 8:15-16; Acts 6:3 See also Deuteronomy 1:13; 1 Kings 5:7; 1 Chronicles 22:12; Psalm 2:10; Psalm 105:22; Proverbs 28:2; Ecclesiastes 1:16; Isaiah 56:11; Jeremiah 3:15
Wisdom to administer justice
1 Kings 3:28 See also 1 Kings 3:9 pp 2 Chronicles 1:10; Psalm 37:30; Proverbs 20:26; Proverbs 24:23; Matthew 24:45 pp Luke 12:42; 1 Corinthians 6:5
The teaching of wisdom
The wise give instruction
Ecclesiastes 12:9 See also Psalm 37:30; Psalm 49:3; Proverbs 1:20-21; Proverbs 5:1; Proverbs 8:1; Proverbs 16:21; Proverbs 31:26; Daniel 11:33; 1 Corinthians 2:6-7; Colossians 1:28; Colossians 3:16
The wise listen to instruction
Proverbs 1:5; Proverbs 15:31 See also Proverbs 4:1; Proverbs 9:9; Proverbs 10:8; Proverbs 13:20; Proverbs 15:12; Proverbs 19:20
Examples of those endowed with wisdom
Acts 7:10 Joseph; Deuteronomy 1:15 the elders of Israel; Deuteronomy 34:9 Joshua
David:
2 Samuel 14:20; Psalm 78:72
Solomon:
1 Kings 3:16-28; Kings 4:29-34; Kings 10:4-8 pp 2 Chronicles 9:3-7; 1 Chronicles 22:12-13; Matthew 12:42 pp Luke 11:31 Ezra 7:25 Ezra; Isaiah 11:2 the Messiah; Daniel 1:17 Daniel and his three friends
Daniel:
Daniel 2:19-23,27-28; Daniel 5:11-12 2 Peter 3:15 Paul
See also
5035 mind 5725 old age 5852 experience 5903 maturity, physical 7733 leaders 7793 teachers 8226 discernment 8305 meekness 8463 priority of faith, hope & love 8492 watchfulness, leaders 8701 affluence 8808 riches
