NGW for Wisdom

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.

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James‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.

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James‬ ‭3‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬

If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.

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‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭19‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper.

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Proverbs‬ ‭9‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

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Proverbs‬ ‭10‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.

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‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.

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Proverbs‬ ‭28‬:‭26‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.

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Ecclesiastes‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That’s the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed.

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‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭22‬ ‭NLT‬‬

But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.

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‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭15‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.

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‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭27‬ ‭NLT

A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.

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James‬ ‭3‬:‭15‬ ‭NLT‬‬

For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic.

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‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭19‬:‭20‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.

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‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭8‬:‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment. I know where to discover knowledge and discernment.