For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.
But it is the spirit in man, the breath of the Almighty, that makes him understand.
for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.
It is written in the Prophets, ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me—
behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
To you, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for you have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of you, for you have made known to us the king's matter.”
As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
To the teaching and to the testimony! If they will not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn.
And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore,
He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;
For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,
and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship,
O simple ones, learn prudence; O fools, learn sense. Hear, for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right, for my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them. They are all straight to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?”
Only, may the Lord grant you discretion and understanding, that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
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