Bible Verses about

Frivolous Living Versus Wisdom


1 Kings 4:29

And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

Proverbs 8:12

I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

Ephesians 5:15

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

Proverbs 21:24

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

James 1:5

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

James 3:15

This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.

Proverbs 10:13

In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

Proverbs 1:20

Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:

Proverbs 9:10

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Psalms 90:12

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

Romans 11:33

O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!