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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Wise</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/w/wise.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/matthew/1-18.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/w/wise.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Wise</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/w/wisdom's_visibility_and_clarity.htm" title="Wisdom's Visibility and Clarity">&#9668;</a> Wise <a href="/topical/w/wise_administration.htm" title="Wise Administration">&#9658;</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> &#8226; <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> &#8226; <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> &#8226; <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The concept of wisdom in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing both practical and spiritual dimensions. Wisdom is highly esteemed in Scripture, often associated with the fear of the Lord, moral integrity, and the ability to make sound judgments.<br><br><b>Old Testament Understanding</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, wisdom is personified and is seen as a divine attribute. The Book of Proverbs is a primary source for understanding biblical wisdom. <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a> states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." This verse underscores the foundational role of reverence for God in acquiring true wisdom.<br><br>Wisdom is also depicted as a guiding principle for righteous living. <a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-14</a> declares, "Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold." Here, wisdom is portrayed as a valuable treasure, surpassing material wealth.<br><br>The wisdom literature, including Job and Ecclesiastes, explores the complexities of human existence and the limits of human understanding. In Job, wisdom is associated with the divine order of creation, as seen in <a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a> : "And He said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"<br><br><b>Wisdom in Leadership</b><br><br>Wisdom is a crucial quality for leaders in the Old Testament. King Solomon is renowned for his wisdom, which he received from God in response to his prayer for discernment. <a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a> records God's response: "Behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been nor will ever be another like you."<br><br><b>New Testament Perspective</b><br><br>In the New Testament, wisdom continues to be a significant theme, particularly in the teachings of Jesus and the writings of the apostles. Jesus Himself is described as the embodiment of divine wisdom. In <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a> , Jesus refers to Himself as "greater than Solomon," indicating His superior wisdom.<br><br>The Apostle Paul emphasizes the wisdom of God revealed in Christ. In <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a> , Paul writes, "But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God." This highlights the centrality of Christ in God's redemptive plan and the ultimate expression of divine wisdom.<br><br>James, in his epistle, contrasts earthly wisdom with heavenly wisdom. <a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a> states, "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere." This passage outlines the characteristics of godly wisdom, emphasizing its moral and ethical dimensions.<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>The Bible encourages believers to seek wisdom actively. <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a> offers a promise: "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." This assurance underscores the accessibility of divine wisdom to those who earnestly seek it.<br><br>In summary, biblical wisdom is deeply rooted in a relationship with God, characterized by moral integrity, and is essential for righteous living and effective leadership. It is both a divine gift and a pursuit, guiding believers in their daily lives and spiritual journeys.<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>A moral rather than an intellectual quality. To be "foolish" is to be godless (<a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">Psalm 14:1</a>; Comp. <a href="/judges/19-23.htm">Judges 19:23</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/13-13.htm">2 Samuel 13:13</a>). True wisdom is a gift from God to those who ask it (<a href="/job/28-12.htm">Job 28:12</a>-28; <a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13</a>-18; <a href="/romans/1-22.htm">Romans 1:22</a>; <a href="/romans/16-27.htm">16:27</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-17.htm">1 Corinthians 1:17</a>-21; <a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm">2:6</a>-8; <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>). "Wisdom" in <a href="/proverbs/1-20.htm">Proverbs 1:20</a>;<a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm"> 8:1</a>;<a href="/proverbs/9-1.htm"> 9:1</a>-5 may be regarded not as a mere personification of the attribute of wisdom, but as a divine person, "Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God" (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>). In <a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Matthew 11:19</a> it is the personified principle of wisdom that is meant.<p>Wise men <p>Mentioned in <a href="/daniel/2-12.htm">Dan. 2:12</a> included three classes, (1) astrologers, (2) Chaldeans, and (3) soothsayers. The word in the original (hakamim) probably means "medicine men. In Chaldea medicine was only a branch of magic. The "wise men" of <a href="/matthew/2-7.htm">Matthew 2:7</a>, who came from the East to Jerusalem, were magi from Persia or Arabia. <a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v.</I>) Having knowledge; knowing; enlightened; of extensive information; erudite; learned.<p>2. (<I>v.</I>) Hence, especially, making due use of knowledge; discerning and judging soundly concerning what is true or false, proper or improper; choosing the best ends and the best means for accomplishing them; sagacious.<p>3. (<I>v.</I>) Versed in art or science; skillful; dexterous; specifically, skilled in divination.<p>4. (<I>v.</I>) Hence, prudent; calculating; shrewd; wary; subtle; crafty.<p>5. (<I>v.</I>) Dictated or guided by wisdom; containing or exhibiting wisdom; well adapted to produce good effects; judicious; discreet; as, a wise saying; a wise scheme or plan; wise conduct or management; a wise determination.<p>6. (<I>v.</I>) Way of being or acting; manner; mode; fashion.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">WISE MEN</span><p>wiz'-men: In addition to the uses of "wise" specified in the article WISDOM, the adjective is employed occasionally as the technical description of men who are adepts in magic, divination, etc. (e.g. in <a href="/genesis/41-8.htm">Genesis 41:8</a> <a href="/exodus/7-11.htm">Exodus 7:11</a> <a href="/esther/1-13.htm">Esther 1:13</a> <a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Daniel 2:27</a>; <a href="/daniel/5-15.htm">Daniel 5:15</a>). Naturally, however, in the ancient world the boundary between genuine knowledge and astrology, etc., was exceedingly vague, and it was never denied that real knowledge could be gained along lines that we know to be futile. So the initiation of Moses into all the wisdom of the Egyptians (<a href="/acts/7-22.htm">Acts 7:22</a>) or of Daniel into all the learning of the Chaldeans (<a href="/daniel/1-4.htm">Daniel 1:4</a>) met with no disapproval. These great men could be trusted to avoid the moral and religious pitfalls of such pursuits. For the ordinary Israelites, however the uncompromising prohibition of idolatry closed the door definitely to all studies of this kind. See <a href="../a/astrology.htm">ASTROLOGY</a>; <a href="../d/divination.htm">DIVINATION, etc</a>. And for the Wise-men of <a href="/nasb/matthew/2.htm">Matthew 2</a> see MAGI.<br><br>Burton Scott Easton<p><span class="encheading">WISE, MAN</span><p>wiz.<br><br>See <a href="../w/wisdom.htm">WISDOM</a>.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4680.htm"><span class="l">4680. sophos -- skilled, <b>wise</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> skilled, <b>wise</b>. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: sophos Phonetic Spelling:<br> (sof-os&#39;) Short Definition: <b>wise</b> Definition: <b>wise</b>, learned, cultivated <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4680.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/5429.htm"><span class="l">5429. phronimos -- practically <b>wise</b>, sensible</span></a> <br><b>...</b> practically <b>wise</b>, sensible. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: phronimos<br> Phonetic Spelling: (fron&#39;-ee-mos) Short Definition: intelligent, prudent <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5429.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/4679.htm"><span class="l">4679. sophizo -- to make <b>wise</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to make <b>wise</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sophizo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (sof-id&#39;-zo) Short Definition: I make <b>wise</b> Definition: I make <b>wise</b>, instruct; pass <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4679.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4908.htm"><span class="l">4908. sunetos -- intelligent</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: sunetos Phonetic Spelling: (soon-et&#39;-<br> os) Short Definition: intelligent, prudent, <b>wise</b> Definition: intelligent <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4908.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4920.htm"><span class="l">4920. suniemi -- to set together, fig. to understand</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to understand NASB Word Usage gained...insight (1), understand (17), understanding<br> (1), understands (2), understood (5). understand, be <b>wise</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4920.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/781.htm"><span class="l">781. asophos -- unwise</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 781 (an adjective, derived from 1 &quot;not&quot; and 4680 , &quot;<b>wise</b>&quot;) -- properly, not <b>wise</b>;<br> because rejecting God&#39;s leading (His will). Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/781.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3364.htm"><span class="l">3364. ou me -- anymore, at all, neither, never</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and me; a double negative strengthening the denial; not at all -- any more, at all,<br> by any (no) means, neither, never, no (at all), in no case (<b>wise</b>), nor ever <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3364.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3779.htm"><span class="l">3779. houto and houtos -- in this way, thus</span></a> <br><b>...</b> adverb from houtos; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows) -- after<br> that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-<b>wise</b>), no more <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3779.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5386.htm"><span class="l">5386. philosophos -- a philosopher</span></a> <br><b>...</b> philosopher. From philos and sophos; fond of <b>wise</b> things, ie A &quot;philosopher&quot; --<br> philosopher. see GREEK philos. see GREEK sophos. (philosophon) -- 1 Occurrence. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5386.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/243.htm"><span class="l">243. allos -- other, another</span></a> <br><b>...</b> more, one another, another, otherwise. A primary word; &quot;else,&quot; ie Different (in<br> many applications) -- more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -<b>wise</b>). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/243.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2450.htm"><span class="l">2450. chakam -- <b>wise</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 2449, 2450. chakam. 2451 . <b>wise</b>. Transliteration: chakam Phonetic Spelling:<br> (khaw-kawm&#39;) Short Definition: <b>wise</b>. Word Origin from <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2450.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2449.htm"><span class="l">2449. chakam -- to be <b>wise</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 2448, 2449. chakam. 2450 . to be <b>wise</b>. Transliteration: chakam Phonetic Spelling:<br> (khaw-kam&#39;) Short Definition: <b>wise</b>. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2449.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2445.htm"><span class="l">2445. chakkim -- a <b>wise</b> man</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2444, 2445. chakkim. 2446 . a <b>wise</b> man. Transliteration: chakkim Phonetic<br> Spelling: (khak-keem&#39;) Short Definition: men. Word <b>...</b> 14). <b>wise</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2445.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2454.htm"><span class="l">2454. chokmoth -- wisdom, every <b>wise</b> woman</span></a><br><b>...</b> chokmoth. 2455 . wisdom, every <b>wise</b> woman. Transliteration: chokmoth Phonetic<br> Spelling: (khok-moth&#39;) Short Definition: wisdom. <b>...</b> wisdom, every <b>wise</b> woman <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2454.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2453.htm"><span class="l">2453. Chakmoni -- &quot;<b>wise</b>,&quot; two Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2452, 2453. Chakmoni. 2454 . &quot;<b>wise</b>,&quot; two Israelites. Transliteration: Chakmoni<br> Phonetic Spelling: (khak-mo-nee&#39;) Short Definition: Hachmoni. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2453.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8458.htm"><span class="l">8458. tachbulah -- direction, counsel</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from chabal Definition direction, counsel NASB Word Usage counsels<br> (1), guidance (2), <b>wise</b> counsel (1), <b>wise</b> guidance (2). fornication, whoredom. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8458.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7919a.htm"><span class="l">7919a. sakal -- to be prudent</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7919, 7919a. sakal. 7919b . to be prudent. Transliteration: sakal Short<br> Definition: <b>wise</b>. Word Origin a prim. root Definition to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7919a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6912.htm"><span class="l">6912. qabar -- to bury</span></a><br><b>...</b> surely bury (1). in any <b>wise</b>. A primitive root; to inter -- X in any <b>wise</b>,<br> bury(-ier). 6911, 6912. qabar. 6913 . Strong&#39;s Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6912.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/389.htm"><span class="l">389. ak -- surely, howbeit</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2), yet (6). also, in any <b>wise</b>, at least, but, certainly, even, howbeit,<br> nevertheless,. Akin to &#39;aken; a particle of affirmation, surely <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/389.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7922.htm"><span class="l">7922. sekel -- prudence, insight</span></a><br><b>...</b> understanding (4), wisdom (1). discretion, knowledge, policy, prudence, sense,<br> understanding, wisdom, <b>wise</b>. Or sekel {say&#39;-kel}; from <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7922.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/arthur/words_for_the_wise/"><span class="l">Words for the <b>Wise</b></span></a> <br>Words for the <b>Wise</b>. &lt;. Words for the <b>Wise</b> TS Arthur. Produced by Charles<br> Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines. Table of Contents. Title Page. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/arthur/words for the wise/</font><p><a href="/library/orr/how_to_live_a_holy_life/who_are_the_wise.htm"><span class="l">Who are the <b>Wise</b>?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> WHO ARE THE <b>WISE</b>? Who is a foolish man? It is a man who hears the sayings of Jesus<br> and fails to do them. <b>...</b> A foolish man, indeed! Who is a <b>wise</b> man? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/orr/how to live a holy life/who are the wise.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_e/the_follies_of_the_wise.htm"><span class="l">The Follies of the <b>Wise</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> VOLUME II: ST. LUKE Chaps. XIII to XXIV THE FOLLIES OF THE <b>WISE</b>. &#39;The children <b>...</b><br> There was a <b>wise</b> adaptation of means to an end. There was <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/the follies of the wise.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/mother_stories_from_the_new_testament/the_wise_mens_visit.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Wise</b> Men&#39;s visit.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE <b>WISE</b> MEN&#39;S VISIT. The birth of Jesus Christ was announced by two<br> remarkable events: the coming of <b>wise</b> men from the East, and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/mother stories from the new testament/the wise mens visit.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_1_1855/a_wise_desire.htm"><span class="l">A <b>Wise</b> Desire</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A <b>Wise</b> Desire. A Sermon (No.33). Delivered on Sabbath Morning, July 8, 1855,<br> by the. REV. CH SPURGEON. At New Park Street Chapel, Southwark. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/a wise desire.htm</font><p><a href="/library/leo/writings_of_leo_the_great/chapter_vi_how_the_wise.htm"><span class="l">How the <b>Wise</b> and the Dull are to be Admonished.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> How the <b>wise</b> and the dull are to be admonished. (Admonition 7). Differently<br> to be admonished are the <b>wise</b> of this world and the dull. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../leo/writings of leo the great/chapter vi how the wise.htm</font><p><a href="/library/whitefield/selected_sermons_of_george_whitefield/the_wise_and_foolish_virgins.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Wise</b> and Foolish virgins</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The <b>Wise</b> and Foolish Virgins. Matthew 25:13 <b>...</b> formal hypocrites. But why are<br> five said to be <b>wise</b>, and the other five foolish? Hear <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/the wise and foolish virgins.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ambrose/works_and_letters_of_st_ambrose/prologue_who_is_a_faithful.htm"><span class="l">Prologue. Who is a Faithful and <b>Wise</b> Servant? his Reward is <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book V. Prologue. Who is a faithful and <b>wise</b> servant? His reward is pointed<br> out in the case? Who is a faithful and <b>wise</b> servant? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/prologue who is a faithful.htm</font><p><a href="/library/peabody/mornings_in_the_college_chapel/xxix_the_wise_men_and.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Wise</b> Men and the Shepherds</span></a> <br><b>...</b> XXIX THE <b>WISE</b> MEN AND THE SHEPHERDS. <b>...</b> Matthew says that the <b>wise</b> men of the<br> time were the first to appreciate the coming of Christ. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../peabody/mornings in the college chapel/xxix the wise men and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_of_saint_augustine/chapter_iv_for_i_was.htm"><span class="l">For I was in Such <b>Wise</b> Striving to Find Out the Rest...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book VII Chapter IV For I was in such <b>wise</b> striving to find out the rest?<br> For I was in such <b>wise</b> striving to find out the rest <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter iv for i was.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/w/wise.htm"><span class="l"><b>Wise</b> (422 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Wise</b> men. Mentioned in Dan. <b>...</b> The &quot;<b>wise</b> men&quot; of Matthew 2:7, who came from the East<br> to Jerusalem, were magi from Persia or Arabia. Noah Webster's Dictionary. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wise.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wise-hearted.htm"><span class="l"><b>Wise</b>-hearted (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Wise</b>-hearted. Wisehearted, <b>Wise</b>-hearted. Wisely . Noah Webster's Dictionary<br> (a.) <b>Wise</b>; knowing; skillful; sapient; erudite; prudent. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wise-hearted.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wise-men.htm"><span class="l"><b>Wise</b>-men (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Wise</b>-men. Wisely, <b>Wise</b>-men. Wiser . Multi-Version Concordance<br><b>Wise</b>-men (4 Occurrences). 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Ezekiel 28:12 Son of man, make <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/all-wise.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/discerning.htm"><span class="l">Discerning (29 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Corinthians 1:19 For it is written, &quot;I will destroy the wisdom of the <b>wise</b>, I<br> will bring the discernment of the discerning to nothing.&quot; (WEB ASV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/discerning.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mocker.htm"><span class="l">Mocker (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB NIV). Proverbs 9:8 Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have<br> hate for you; make them clear to a <b>wise</b> man, and you will be dear to him. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mocker.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/conceit.htm"><span class="l">Conceit (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> kon-set': An idiomatic rendering of a phrase, phronimoi en heautois, in Romans<br> 11:25; Romans 12:16; meaning literally, &quot;<b>wise</b> with one's self,&quot; ie &quot;in one's own <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/conceit.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/advisers.htm"><span class="l">Advisers (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Then his <b>wise</b> men and Zeresh his wife said to him, &quot;If Mordecai, before whom you<br> have begun to fall, is of Jewish descent, you will not prevail against him <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/advisers.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/scorner.htm"><span class="l">Scorner (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (KJV JPS DBY WBS YLT). Proverbs 9:8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee:<br> rebuke a <b>wise</b> man, and he will love thee. (KJV JPS DBY WBS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/scorner.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-teens-dating.html">Is it wise for Christian teens to be dating? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/get-wisdom-from-God.html">How can I get wisdom from God? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/godly-wisdom.html">What is godly wisdom? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/wise.htm">Wise: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Wise (422 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">Matthew 1:18</a></span><br />Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this <span class="boldtext">wise</span>: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, <span class="boldtext">wise</span> men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Matthew 2:6</a></span><br />And thou Bethlehem, land of Judah, Art in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> least among the princes of Judah: For out of thee shall come forth a governor, Who shall be shepherd of my people Israel.<br /><span class="source">(ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/2-7.htm">Matthew 2:7</a></span><br />Then Herod secretly called the <span class="boldtext">wise</span> men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Matthew 2:16</a></span><br />Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the <span class="boldtext">wise</span> men, was exceedingly angry, and sent out, and killed all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all the surrounding countryside, from two years old and under, according to the exact time which he had learned from the wise men.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/5-18.htm">Matthew 5:18</a></span><br />For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/5-20.htm">Matthew 5:20</a></span><br />For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed 'the righteousness' of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> enter into the kingdom of heaven.<br /><span class="source">(ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/5-26.htm">Matthew 5:26</a></span><br />Verily I say to thee, Thou shalt in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> come out thence till thou hast paid the last farthing.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24</a></span><br />"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a <span class="boldtext">wise</span> man, who built his house on a rock.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a></span><br />"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be <span class="boldtext">wise</span> as serpents, and harmless as doves.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Matthew 10:42</a></span><br />And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> lose his reward.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a></span><br />At that time, Jesus answered, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the <span class="boldtext">wise</span> and understanding, and revealed them to infants.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/13-14.htm">Matthew 13:14</a></span><br />And unto them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> understand; And seeing ye shall see, and shall in no wise perceive:<br /><span class="source">(ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/13-15.htm">Matthew 13:15</a></span><br />For the heart of this people has become fat and their ears are slow in hearing and their eyes are shut; for fear that they might see with their eyes and give hearing with their ears and become <span class="boldtext">wise</span> in their hearts and be turned again to me, so that I might make them well.<br /><span class="source">(BBE NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/15-6.htm">Matthew 15:6</a></span><br />and he shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> honour his father or his mother; and ye have made void the commandment of God on account of your traditional teaching. <br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/16-22.htm">Matthew 16:22</a></span><br />And Peter taking him to him began to rebuke him, saying, God be favourable to thee, Lord; this shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> be unto thee.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/16-28.htm">Matthew 16:28</a></span><br />Verily I say unto you, there are some of them that stand here, who shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.<br /><span class="source">(ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/18-3.htm">Matthew 18:3</a></span><br />and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> enter into the kingdom of heaven.<br /><span class="source">(ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/21-24.htm">Matthew 21:24</a></span><br />Jesus answered them, "I also will ask you one question, which if you tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">Matthew 23:34</a></span><br />Therefore, behold, I send to you prophets, <span class="boldtext">wise</span> men, and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify; and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/23-39.htm">Matthew 23:39</a></span><br />for I say unto you, Ye shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> see me henceforth until ye say, Blessed be he that comes in the name of the Lord.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a></span><br />The heaven and the earth shall pass away, but my words shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> pass away.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45</a></span><br />"Who then is the faithful and <span class="boldtext">wise</span> servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/25-2.htm">Matthew 25:2</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish, and five were <span class="boldtext">wise</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/25-4.htm">Matthew 25:4</a></span><br />but the <span class="boldtext">wise</span> took oil in their vessels with their lamps. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/25-8.htm">Matthew 25:8</a></span><br />The foolish said to the <span class="boldtext">wise</span>,'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/25-9.htm">Matthew 25:9</a></span><br />But the <span class="boldtext">wise</span> answered, saying,'What if there isn't enough for us and you? You go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.'<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/26-35.htm">Matthew 26:35</a></span><br />Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you." All of the disciples also said likewise.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/8-12.htm">Mark 8:12</a></span><br />And groaning in his spirit, he says, Why does this generation seek a sign? Verily I say unto you, A sign shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> be given to this generation.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Mark 9:1</a></span><br />And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There are some here of them that stand 'by', who shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God come with power.<br /><span class="source">(ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/9-41.htm">Mark 9:41</a></span><br />For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink, because ye are Christ's, verily I say unto you, he shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> lose his reward.<br /><span class="source">(ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/10-15.htm">Mark 10:15</a></span><br />Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> enter therein.<br /><span class="source">(ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/12-34.htm">Mark 12:34</a></span><br />When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." No one dared ask him any question after that.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB WEY BBE RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/13-30.htm">Mark 13:30</a></span><br />Verily I say unto you, This generation shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> pass away, till all these things take place.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/13-31.htm">Mark 13:31</a></span><br />The heaven and the earth shall pass away, but my words shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> pass away.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/14-31.htm">Mark 14:31</a></span><br />But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any <span class="boldtext">wise</span>. Likewise also said they all.<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/16-18.htm">Mark 16:18</a></span><br />they shall take up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.<br /><span class="source">(ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/2-46.htm">Luke 2:46</a></span><br />And after three days they came across him in the Temple, seated among the <span class="boldtext">wise</span> men, giving ear to their words and putting questions to them.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/4-11.htm">Luke 4:11</a></span><br />and on their hands shall they bear thee, lest in any <span class="boldtext">wise</span> thou strike thy foot against a stone.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/7-35.htm">Luke 7:35</a></span><br />But wisdom is justified by all who are truly <span class="boldtext">wise</span>." <br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/9-27.htm">Luke 9:27</a></span><br />But I tell you of a truth, There are some of them that stand here, who shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.<br /><span class="source">(ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/10-19.htm">Luke 10:19</a></span><br />Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any <span class="boldtext">wise</span> hurt you.<br /><span class="source">(ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/10-21.htm">Luke 10:21</a></span><br />In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the <span class="boldtext">wise</span> and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42</a></span><br />The Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and <span class="boldtext">wise</span> steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/12-59.htm">Luke 12:59</a></span><br />I say unto thee, Thou shalt in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> come out thence until thou hast paid the very last mite.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/13-11.htm">Luke 13:11</a></span><br />And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> lift up herself.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/16-8.htm">Luke 16:8</a></span><br />"His lord commended the dishonest manager because he had done wisely, for the children of this world are, in their own generation, wiser than the children of the light.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/18-17.htm">Luke 18:17</a></span><br />Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> enter therein.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/21-18.htm">Luke 21:18</a></span><br />And a hair of your head shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> perish. <br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/21-32.htm">Luke 21:32</a></span><br />Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> pass away until all come to pass.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/21-33.htm">Luke 21:33</a></span><br />The heaven and the earth shall pass away, but my words shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> pass away.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/4-48.htm">John 4:48</a></span><br />Jesus therefore said unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> believe.<br /><span class="source">(ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/6-37.htm">John 6:37</a></span><br />All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> cast out. <br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/21-1.htm">John 21:1</a></span><br />After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this <span class="boldtext">wise</span> shewed he himself. <br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/7-6.htm">Acts 7:6</a></span><br />And God spake on this <span class="boldtext">wise</span>, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred years.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/10-14.htm">Acts 10:14</a></span><br />And Peter said, In no <span class="boldtext">wise</span>, Lord; for I have never eaten anything common or unclean.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/11-8.htm">Acts 11:8</a></span><br />And I said, In no <span class="boldtext">wise</span>, Lord, for common or unclean has never entered into my mouth.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/13-34.htm">Acts 13:34</a></span><br />And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this <span class="boldtext">wise</span>, I will give you the sure mercies of David.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/13-41.htm">Acts 13:41</a></span><br />Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> believe, though a man declare it unto you.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/15-38.htm">Acts 15:38</a></span><br />But Paul didn't think that it was a good idea to take with them someone who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia, and didn't go with them to do the work.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/26-25.htm">Acts 26:25</a></span><br />Then Paul said, I am not off my head, most noble Festus, but my words are true and <span class="boldtext">wise</span>.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/28-26.htm">Acts 28:26</a></span><br />saying, Go thou unto this people, and say, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> understand; And seeing ye shall see, and shall in no wise perceive:<br /><span class="source">(ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/28-27.htm">Acts 28:27</a></span><br />For the heart of this people has become fat and their ears are slow in hearing and their eyes are shut; for fear that they might see with their eyes and give hearing with their ears and become <span class="boldtext">wise</span> in their hearts and be turned again to me, so that I might make them well.<br /><span class="source">(BBE NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/1-14.htm">Romans 1:14</a></span><br />I am debtor both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to the <span class="boldtext">wise</span> and to the foolish.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/1-22.htm">Romans 1:22</a></span><br />Professing themselves to be <span class="boldtext">wise</span>, they became fools,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/3-9.htm">Romans 3:9</a></span><br />What then? are we better than they? No, in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span>: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/3-11.htm">Romans 3:11</a></span><br />There is not one who is really <span class="boldtext">wise</span>, nor one who is a diligent seeker after God.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/10-6.htm">Romans 10:6</a></span><br />But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this <span class="boldtext">wise</span>, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Romans 11:25</a></span><br />For I don't desire you to be ignorant, brothers, of this mystery, so that you won't be <span class="boldtext">wise</span> in your own conceits, that a partial hardening has happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3</a></span><br />But I say to every one of you, through the grace given to me, not to have an over-high opinion of himself, but to have <span class="boldtext">wise</span> thoughts, as God has given to every one a measure of faith.<br /><span class="source">(BBE DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a></span><br />Be of the same mind one toward another. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be <span class="boldtext">wise</span> in your own conceits.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/16-19.htm">Romans 16:19</a></span><br />For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you <span class="boldtext">wise</span> in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/16-27.htm">Romans 16:27</a></span><br />To God only <span class="boldtext">wise</span>, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-17.htm">1 Corinthians 1:17</a></span><br />Christ did not send me to baptize, but to proclaim the Good News; and not in merely <span class="boldtext">wise</span> words--lest the Cross of Christ should be deprived of its power.<br /><span class="source">(WEY BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">1 Corinthians 1:19</a></span><br />For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the <span class="boldtext">wise</span>, I will bring the discernment of the discerning to nothing."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-20.htm">1 Corinthians 1:20</a></span><br />Where is the <span class="boldtext">wise</span>? Where is the scribe? Where is the lawyer of this world? Hasn't God made foolish the wisdom of this world? <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">1 Corinthians 1:26</a></span><br />For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are <span class="boldtext">wise</span> according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27</a></span><br />but God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are <span class="boldtext">wise</span>. God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-1.htm">1 Corinthians 2:1</a></span><br />And when I came to you, my brothers, I did not come with <span class="boldtext">wise</span> words of knowledge, putting before you the secret of God.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4</a></span><br />and my word and my preaching was not in persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power --<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">1 Corinthians 3:10</a></span><br />According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a <span class="boldtext">wise</span> master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-18.htm">1 Corinthians 3:18</a></span><br />Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is <span class="boldtext">wise</span> among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-19.htm">1 Corinthians 3:19</a></span><br />For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He has taken the <span class="boldtext">wise</span> in their craftiness."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-20.htm">1 Corinthians 3:20</a></span><br />And again, "The Lord knows the reasoning of the <span class="boldtext">wise</span>, that it is worthless."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">1 Corinthians 4:6</a></span><br />My brothers, it is because of you that I have taken Apollos and myself as examples of these things, so that in us you might see that it is not <span class="boldtext">wise</span> to go farther than what is in the holy Writings, so that no one of you may be lifted up against his brother.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-10.htm">1 Corinthians 4:10</a></span><br />We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are <span class="boldtext">wise</span> in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-5.htm">1 Corinthians 6:5</a></span><br />I say this to move you to shame. Isn't there even one <span class="boldtext">wise</span> man among you who would be able to decide between his brothers? <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">1 Corinthians 6:12</a></span><br />I am free to do all things; but not all things are <span class="boldtext">wise</span>. I am free to do all things; but I will not let myself come under the power of any. <br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-29.htm">1 Corinthians 7:29</a></span><br />But I say this, my brothers, the time is short; and from now it will be <span class="boldtext">wise</span> for those who have wives to be as if they had them not;<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15</a></span><br />I speak as to <span class="boldtext">wise</span> men. Judge what I say. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">1 Corinthians 10:23</a></span><br />We are free to do all things, but there are things which it is not <span class="boldtext">wise</span> to do. We are free to do all things, but not all things are for the common good.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a></span><br />And God has put some in the church, first, Apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then those with wonder-working powers, then those with the power of taking away disease, helpers, <span class="boldtext">wise</span> guides, users of strange tongues.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">2 Corinthians 9:5</a></span><br />So it seemed to me <span class="boldtext">wise</span> for the brothers to go before, and see that the amount which you had undertaken to give was ready, so that it might be a cause for praise, and not as if we were making profit out of you.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-12.htm">2 Corinthians 10:12</a></span><br />For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not <span class="boldtext">wise</span>.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WEY BBE WBS YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-19.htm">2 Corinthians 11:19</a></span><br />For you bear with the foolish gladly, being <span class="boldtext">wise</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">Ephesians 5:15</a></span><br />Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Colossians 4:5</a></span><br />Behave wisely in relation to the outside world, buying up your opportunities.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEY BBE RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:15</a></span><br />For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we that are alive, that are left unto the coming of the Lord, shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> precede them that are fallen asleep.<br /><span class="source">(ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:3</a></span><br />When they are saying, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall in no <span class="boldtext">wise</span> escape.<br /><span class="source">(ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:3</a></span><br />let no man beguile you in any <span class="boldtext">wise</span>: for 'it will not be,' except the falling away come first, and the man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition,<br /><span class="source">(ASV)</span><p><a href="/concordance/w/wise2.htm"></a><a name="sub" 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