Whence then cometh wisdom? and where {is} the place of understanding?

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.

If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as {for} hid treasures;

The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. {established: or, prepared}

In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. {In whom: or, Wherein}

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it {was} far from me.

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that {is} wisdom; and to depart from evil {is} understanding.

Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? {understanding: Heb. hearing}

Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden {part} thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

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.

Buy the truth, and sell {it} not; {also} wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as {for} hid treasures;

Whence then cometh wisdom? and where {is} the place of understanding?

That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?

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. {partiality: or, wrangling}

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge {are} a precious jewel.

I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.