Wisdom

"And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore." 1Kings 4:29 ESV

"Teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom." Psalm 90:12 ESV
(Explanation for  Psalm 90:12 from the MacArthur Study Bible, page 814:
"90:12 number our days.  Evaluate the use of time in light of the brevity of life.  heart of wisdom. Wisdom repudiates autonomy and focuses on the Lord's sovereignty and revelation.")

"O LORD, how manifold  are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures." Psalm 104:24 ESV

"For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding." Proverbs 2:6 ESV
(Explanation for Proverbs 2:6 from the MacArthur Study Bible, page 868.
"2:6 his mouth.  The words of his mouth are contained in Scripture.  It is there that God speaks (cf. Heb. 1:1-2; 2 Pet. 1:20-21).  Wisdom comes only by revelation.")

(The Woman Who Fears the LORD)
"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and teaching of kindness is on her tongue." Proverbs 31:26 ESV
(Explanation for Proverbs 31:26 from the MacArthur Study Bible, page 907.
"31:26 opens her mouth. . .teaching of kindness.  Her teaching of wisdom and the law is tempered with mercy.")

"Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good." Ecclesiastes 9:18

"It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens." Jeremiah 10:12 ESV

"Where is the one who is wise?  Where is the scribe?  Where is the debater of this age?  Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?" 1 Corinthians 1:20 ESV
(Explanation for 1 Corinthians 1:20 from the MacArthur Study Bible, page 1685.
"1:20 Where is the one who is wise?  Paul paraphrased Isa. 19:12, where the prophet was referring to the wise men of Egypt who promised, but never produced, wisdom.  Human wisdom always proves to be unreliable and impermanent (cf. 1 Cor. 1:17; Prov. 14:12; Isa. 29:14; Jer. 8:9; Rom 1:18-23). scribe. Probably Paul has in mind the Assyrians, who sent scribes along with their soldiers to record the booty taken in battle.  God saw to it they had nothing to record (Isa. 33:18). debater. This was a Greek word with no OT counterpart, identifying those who were adept at arguing philosophy.")

"That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints." Ephesians 1:17-18 ESV
(Explanation for Ephesians 1:17-18 from the MacArthur Study Bible, page 1758.
"1:17-18 a spirit of wisdom. . .hope.  Paul was praying that believers will have the disposition of godly knowledge and insight of which the sanctified mind is capable (v.8), so as to grasp the greatness of the hope (Rom. 8:29; 1 John 3:2) and the inheritance that is theirs in Christ (Eph. 1:3-14)")

"so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places." Ephesians 3:10 ESV
(Explanation for Ephesians 3:10 from the MacArthur Study Bible, page 1761.
3:10 rulers. . .authorities.  Angels, both holy and unholy (1:21; 6:12; see note on Col. 1:16).  God, through the church, manifests his glory to all the angels.  The holy angels rejoice (see Luke 15:10; cf. 1 Pet. 1:12) because they are involved with the church (see 1 Cor. 11:10; Heb. 1:14).  Although they have no desire or capacity to praise God, even fallen angels see the glory of God in the salvation and preservation of the church.  in the heavenly places. As in Eph.1:3 and 6:12, this refers to the entire realm of spiritual beings.")

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him." James 1:5 ESV
(Explanation for James 1:5 from the MacArthur Study Bible, page 1876.
1:5 wisdom.  James' Jewish audience recognized this as the understanding and practical skill that were necessary to live life to God's glory.  It was not a wisdom of philosophical speculation, but the wisdom contained in the pure and peaceable absolutes of God's will revealed in his word (cf. 3:13, 17) and lived out.  Only such divine wisdom enables believers to be joyous and submissive in the trials of life.  ask God.  This command is a necessary part of the believer's prayer life (cf. Job 28:12-23; Prov. 3:5-7; 1 Thess. 5:17).  God intends that trials will drive believers to greater dependency on him, by showing them their own inadequacy.  As with all his riches (Eph. 1:7; 2:7; 3:8; Phil. 4:19).  God has wisdom in abundance (Rom. 11:33) available for those who seek it.  See notes on Prov. 2:1-8.")

"But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere." James 3:17 ESV
(Explanation for James 3:17 from MacArthur Study Bible, page 1881.
3:17 wisdom from above. (see note on v. 13--(here is the note from v.13 on wisdom. The kind that comes only from God (see notes on James 1:5; cf. Job 9:4; 28; Ps. 104:24; 111:10; Prov. 1:7; 2:1-7; 3:19-20; 9:10; Jer. 10:7, 12; Dan. 1:17; 2:20-23; Rom. 11:33. 1 Cor. 1:30; Eph. 3:10; Col. 2:3). 
pure. This refers to spiritual integrity and moral sincerity. Every genuine Christian has this kind of heart motivation (cf. Ps. 24:3-4; 51:7; Matt. 5:8; Rom. 7:22-23; Heb. 12:14). peaceable. Means "peace loving" or "peace promoting" (cf. Matt 5:9). gentle. This word is difficult to translate, but most nearly means a character trait of sweet reasonabless. Such a person will submit to all kinds of mistreatment and difficulty with and attitude of kind, courteous, patient humility, without any thought of hatred or revenge (cf. Matt 5:10-11). open to reason. The original term described someone who was teachable, compliant, easily persuaded, and who willingly submitted to military discipline or moral and legal standards.  For believers, it defines obedience to God's standards (cf. Matt. 5:3-5).  full of mercy.  The gift of showing concern for those who suffer pain and hardship, and the ability to forgive quickly (cf. Matt. 5:7; Rom. 12:8).  impartial. The Greek word occurs only here in the NT and denotes a consistent, unwavering person who is undivided in his commitment and conviction and does not make unfair distinctions (see notes on James 2:1-13).")

"saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!" Revelation 5:12 ESV
(Explanation for Revelation 5:12 from the MacArthur Study Bible, page 1949.
5:12 power. . . and blessing.  This doxology records seven qualities intrinsic to God and to the Lamb that demand our praise.")

"saying, "Amen!  Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen." Revelation 7:12 ESV

Let's pray:  Dear Lord Jesus, I lift up those reading Your Words today.  Please give us Your wisdom and favor. Please forgive us when we are foolish (thinking we are wise) and don't listen to You.    Thank You for Your holy wisdom and thank You for the Bible because You speak and reveal Yourself to us through it.  Please open the eyes of the unbelievers so that they will see the truth before it is too late.  I pray for their salvation.  I say these things in Jesus' name. Amen.

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