Proverbs 18:2
KJVA fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
WEBA fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
Bible Verses About Understanding
12 Bible verses about understanding, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.
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Psalm 119:130
KJVThe entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
WEBThe entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
Proverbs 14:29
KJVHe that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
WEBHe who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
Proverbs 2:2-5
KJVSo that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
WEBso as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding; if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 4:7
KJVWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
WEBWisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
Proverbs 3:5
KJVTrust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
WEBTrust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.
Proverbs 17:27
KJVHe that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
WEBHe who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
Colossians 4:6
KJVLet your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
WEBLet your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
2 Timothy 2:7
KJVConsider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
WEBConsider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
James 1:5
KJVIf 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.
WEBBut if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Proverbs 2:6
KJVFor the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
WEBFor Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Isaiah 40:28
KJVHast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
WEBHaven’t you known? Haven’t you heard? The everlasting God, Yahweh, the Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn’t faint. He isn’t weary. His understanding is unsearchable.
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