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What Does the Bible Say About Knowledge?

Here are 7 Bible verses about knowledge, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.

  1. #1Proverbs 1:7

    The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

    BSBThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

  2. #2Proverbs 18:15

    The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

    BSBThe heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

  3. #3Proverbs 2:6

    For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

    BSBFor the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  4. #4Proverbs 12:1

    Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

    BSBWhoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

  5. #5Proverbs 9:10

    The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

    BSBThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

  6. #6Psalms 119:66

    Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

    BSBTeach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.

  7. #72 Peter 3:18

    But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

    BSBBut grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

Verse rankings: OpenBible.info Topical Bible (CC BY). Scripture: KJV & BSB (public domain).

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