God of Hope

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding (Proverbs 4:7).

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom (Proverbs 11:2).

To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness (Ecclesiastes 2:26).

Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life (Proverbs 19:20).

Now may the God of peace … equip you with everything good for doing his will (Hebrews 13:20-21).

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out (Proverbs 18:15).

You must all be quick to listen . . . But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says (James 1:19, 22).

The wise store up knowledge. . . . [T]he advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it (Proverbs 10:14; Ecclesiastes 7:12).

Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance (Proverbs 1:5).

Listen to advice and accept instruction, and at the end you will be counted among the wise (Proverbs 19:20).

Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning (Proverbs 9:9).

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking (James 1:5).