Proverbs 2:3
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3 Cry out for insight,
and ask for understanding.
Proverbs 3:6
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6 Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.
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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Ephesians 1:17-18
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17 asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom[a] and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. 18 I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.[b]
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Psalm 119:169
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Proverbs 8:17
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17 “I love all who love me.
Those who search will surely find me.
Psalm 119:125
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125 Give discernment to me, your servant;
then I will understand your laws.
Psalm 119:73
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Yodh
73 You made me; you created me.
Now give me the sense to follow your commands.
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 25:4-5
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4 Show me the right path, O Lord;
point out the road for me to follow.
5 Lead me by your truth and teach me,
for you are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in you.
1 Kings 3:9-12
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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?”
10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom. 11 So God replied, “Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people with justice and have not asked for a long life or wealth or the death of your enemies— 12 I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding heart such as no one else has had or ever will have!
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Luke 11:13
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13 So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.”
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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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