Proverbs 2:3
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3 if you indeed cry out for insight
and raise your voice for understanding,
James 1:5
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5 If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.(A)
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Ephesians 1:17-18
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17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him,(A) 18 so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may perceive what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints,
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Proverbs 3:6
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6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.(A)
Proverbs 8:17
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17 I love those who love me,
and those who seek me diligently find me.(A)
Psalm 119:169
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169 Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
give me understanding according to your word.(A)
Psalm 119:125
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125 I am your servant; give me understanding,
so that I may know your decrees.(A)
Psalm 119:73
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73 Your hands have made and fashioned me;
give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.(A)
Psalm 119:34
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34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
and observe it with my whole heart.(A)
Psalm 25:4-5
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4 Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.(A)
5 Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all day long.(B)
1 Kings 3:9-12
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9 Give your servant, therefore, an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil, for who can govern this great people of yours?”(A)
10 It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this. 11 God said to him, “Because you have asked this and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or for the life of your enemies but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right,(B) 12 I now do according to your word. Indeed, I give you a wise and discerning mind; no one like you has been before you, and no one like you shall arise after you.(C)
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Luke 11:13
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13 If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit[a] to those who ask him!”
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- 11.13 Other ancient authorities read the Father give the Holy Spirit from heaven
1 Chronicles 22:12
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12 Only, may the Lord grant you discretion and understanding, so that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the Lord your God.(A)
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