1 Kings 3:9
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9 Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?”
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James 1:5
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5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
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John 5:30
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30 I can do nothing on my own. I judge as God tells me. Therefore, my judgment is just, because I carry out the will of the one who sent me, not my own will.
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Proverbs 16:16
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16 How much better to get wisdom than gold,
and good judgment than silver!
Hebrews 5:14
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14 Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong.
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2 Samuel 14:17
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17 Yes, my lord the king will give us peace of mind again.’ I know that you are like an angel of God in discerning good from evil. May the Lord your God be with you.”
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Proverbs 2:3-9
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3 Cry out for insight,
and ask for understanding.
4 Search for them as you would for silver;
seek them like hidden treasures.
5 Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord,
and you will gain knowledge of God.
6 For the Lord grants wisdom!
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.
He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
8 He guards the paths of the just
and protects those who are faithful to him.
9 Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,
and you will find the right way to go.
1 Chronicles 22:12
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12 And may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding, that you may obey the Law of the Lord your God as you rule over Israel.
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Ephesians 5:17
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17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.
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Isaiah 11:2-4
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2 And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—
the Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the Spirit of counsel and might,
the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.
3 He will delight in obeying the Lord.
He will not judge by appearance
nor make a decision based on hearsay.
4 He will give justice to the poor
and make fair decisions for the exploited.
The earth will shake at the force of his word,
and one breath from his mouth will destroy the wicked.
2 Corinthians 3:5
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5 It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God.
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Proverbs 3:13-18
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13 Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.
14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
and her wages are better than gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 She offers you long life in her right hand,
and riches and honor in her left.
17 She will guide you down delightful paths;
all her ways are satisfying.
18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
happy are those who hold her tightly.
Psalm 119:34
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34 Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions;
I will put them into practice with all my heart.
Psalm 72:1-2
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Psalm 72
A psalm of Solomon.
1 Give your love of justice to the king, O God,
and righteousness to the king’s son.
2 Help him judge your people in the right way;
let the poor always be treated fairly.
2 Chronicles 1:10
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10 Give me the wisdom and knowledge to lead them properly,[a] for who could possibly govern this great people of yours?”
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- 1:10 Hebrew to go out and come in before this people.
Ecclesiastes 9:15-18
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15 A poor, wise man knew how to save the town, and so it was rescued. But afterward no one thought to thank him. 16 So even though wisdom is better than strength, those who are wise will be despised if they are poor. What they say will not be appreciated for long.
17 Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person
than the shouts of a foolish king.
18 Better to have wisdom than weapons of war,
but one sinner can destroy much that is good.
Psalm 119:144
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144 Your laws are always right;
help me to understand them so I may live.
James 3:17
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17 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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Jeremiah 1:6
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6 “O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!”
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Ecclesiastes 7:11
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11 Wisdom is even better when you have money.
Both are a benefit as you go through life.
Proverbs 20:12
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12 Ears to hear and eyes to see—
both are gifts from the Lord.
Proverbs 14:8
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8 The prudent understand where they are going,
but fools deceive themselves.
Psalm 119:73
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Yodh
73 You made me; you created me.
Now give me the sense to follow your commands.
1 Chronicles 29:19
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19 Give my son Solomon the wholehearted desire to obey all your commands, laws, and decrees, and to do everything necessary to build this Temple, for which I have made these preparations.”
Exodus 4:10-13
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10 But Moses pleaded with the Lord, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.”
11 Then the Lord asked Moses, “Who makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.”
13 But Moses again pleaded, “Lord, please! Send anyone else.”
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