1 Kings 3:9
New Living Translation
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
New Living Translation
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
New Living Translation
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
New Living Translation
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
New Living Translation
34 Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions;
I will put them into practice with all my heart.
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