Bible Verses About Seeking Understanding
Bible verses about Seeking Understanding
Discover what the Bible says about seeking understanding.
Each verse has been chosen for its relevance and insight into this important biblical topic.
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Be ye not as the horse, [or] as the mule, [which] have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near to thee.
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.
JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
Scripture Passages
A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain to wise counsels:
[But] whoever committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
Whoever [is] simple, let him turn in hither: [as for] him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Whoever [is] simple, let him turn in hither: and [as for] him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
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.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.
[He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold? and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver?
Understanding [is] a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.
Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
For the transgression of a land many [are] its princes: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.
The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and he findeth none.
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest: and finding none, he saith, I will return to my house whence I came out.
Then said he to the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig-tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.
For they, being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves to the righteousness of God.
For God [is] the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart [shall be] of understanding.
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yes, I shall observe it with [my] whole heart.
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies [are] my meditation.
Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
I [am] thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding to the simple.
The righteousness of thy testimonies [is] everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
Great [is] our Lord, and of great power: his understanding [is] infinite.
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
So that thou incline thy ear to wisdom, [and] apply thy heart to understanding;
Yes, if thou criest after knowledge, [and] liftest up thy voice for understanding;
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.