Verse 5
{G1161} If any{G1536} of you{G5216} lack{G3007}{(G5743)} wisdom{G4678}, let him ask{G154}{(G5720)} of{G3844} God{G2316}, that giveth{G1325}{(G5723)} to all{G3956} men liberally{G574}, and{G2532} upbraideth{G3679}{(G5723)} not{G3361}; and{G2532} it shall be given{G1325}{(G5701)} him{G846}.
Referenced Verses
- Prov 2:3-6 : 3 Yea, if thou criest{H7121}{(H8799)} after knowledge{H998}, and liftest up{H5414}{(H8799)} thy voice{H6963} for understanding{H8394}; 4 If thou seekest{H1245}{(H8762)} her as silver{H3701}, and searchest{H2664}{(H8799)} for her as for hid treasures{H4301}; 5 Then shalt thou understand{H995}{(H8799)} the fear{H3374} of the LORD{H3068}, and find{H4672}{(H8799)} the knowledge{H1847} of God{H430}. 6 For the LORD{H3068} giveth{H5414}{(H8799)} wisdom{H2451}: out of his mouth{H6310} cometh knowledge{H1847} and understanding{H8394}.
- John 15:7 : 7 If{G1437} ye abide{G3306}{(G5661)} in{G1722} me{G1698}, and{G2532} my{G3450} words{G4487} abide{G3306}{(G5661)} in{G1722} you{G5213}, ye shall ask{G154}{(G5698)} what{G3739}{G1437} ye will{G2309}{(G5725)}, and{G2532} it shall be done{G1096}{(G5695)} unto you{G5213}.
- Prov 3:5-7 : 5 Trust{H982}{(H8798)} in the LORD{H3068} with all thine heart{H3820}; and lean{H8172}{(H8735)} not unto thine own understanding{H998}. 6 In all thy ways{H1870} acknowledge{H3045}{(H8798)} him, and he shall direct{H3474}{(H8762)} thy paths{H734}. 7 Be not wise{H2450} in thine own eyes{H5869}: fear{H3372}{(H8798)} the LORD{H3068}, and depart{H5493}{(H8798)} from evil{H7451}.
- 1 Kgs 3:7-9 : 7 And now, O LORD{H3068} my God{H430}, thou hast made thy servant{H5650} king{H4427}{(H8689)} instead of David{H1732} my father{H1}: and I am but a little{H6996} child{H5288}: I know{H3045}{(H8799)} not how to go out{H3318}{(H8800)} or come in{H935}{(H8800)}. 8 And thy servant{H5650} is in the midst{H8432} of thy people{H5971} which thou hast chosen{H977}{(H8804)}, a great{H7227} people{H5971}, that cannot be numbered{H4487}{(H8735)} nor counted{H5608}{(H8735)} for multitude{H7230}. 9 Give{H5414}{(H8804)} therefore thy servant{H5650} an understanding{H8085}{(H8802)} heart{H3820} to judge{H8199}{(H8800)} thy people{H5971}, that I may discern{H995}{(H8687)} between good{H2896} and bad{H7451}: for who is able{H3201}{(H8799)} to judge{H8199}{(H8800)} this thy so great{H3515} a people{H5971}? 10 And the speech{H1697} pleased{H3190}{(H8799)}{H5869} the Lord{H136}, that Solomon{H8010} had asked{H7592}{(H8804)} this thing{H1697}. 11 And God{H430} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto him, Because thou hast asked{H7592}{(H8804)} this thing{H1697}, and hast not asked{H7592}{(H8804)} for thyself long{H7227} life{H3117}; neither hast asked{H7592}{(H8804)} riches{H6239} for thyself, nor hast asked{H7592}{(H8804)} the life{H5315} of thine enemies{H341}{(H8802)}; but hast asked{H7592}{(H8804)} for thyself understanding{H995}{(H8687)} to discern{H8085}{(H8800)} judgment{H4941}; 12 Behold, I have done{H6213}{(H8804)} according to thy words{H1697}: lo, I have given{H5414}{(H8804)} thee a wise{H2450} and an understanding{H995}{(H8737)} heart{H3820}; so that there was none like thee before{H6440} thee, neither after{H310} thee shall any arise{H6965}{(H8799)} like unto thee.
- Jer 29:12-13 : 12 Then shall ye call{H7121}{(H8804)} upon me, and ye shall go{H1980}{(H8804)} and pray{H6419}{(H8694)} unto me, and I will hearken{H8085}{(H8804)} unto you. 13 And ye shall seek{H1245}{(H8765)} me, and find{H4672}{(H8804)} me, when ye shall search{H1875}{(H8799)} for me with all your heart{H3824}.
- Matt 7:7-9 : 7 Ask{G154}{(G5720)}, and{G2532} it shall be given{G1325}{(G5701)} you{G5213}; seek{G2212}{(G5720)}, and{G2532} ye shall find{G2147}{(G5692)}; knock{G2925}{(G5720)}, and{G2532} it shall be opened{G455}{(G5691)} unto you{G5213}: 8 For{G1063} every one{G3956} that asketh{G154}{(G5723)} receiveth{G2983}{(G5719)}; and{G2532} he that seeketh{G2212}{(G5723)} findeth{G2147}{(G5719)}; and{G2532} to him that knocketh{G2925}{(G5723)} it shall be opened{G455}{(G5691)}. 9 Or{G2228} what{G5101} man{G444} is{G2076}{(G5748)} there of{G1537} you{G5216}, whom{G3739} if{G1437} his{G846} son{G5207} ask{G154}{(G5661)} bread{G740}, will he give{G3361}{G1929}{(G5692)} him{G846} a stone{G3037}? 10 Or{G2532} if{G1437} he ask{G154}{(G5661)} a fish{G2486}, will he give{G3361}{G1929}{(G5692)} him{G846} a serpent{G3789}? 11 If{G1487} ye{G5210} then{G3767}, being{G5607}{(G5752)} evil{G4190}, know{G1492}{(G5758)} how to give{G1325}{(G5721)} good{G18} gifts{G1390} unto your{G5216} children{G5043}, how much{G4214} more{G3123} shall your{G5216} Father{G3962} which{G3588} is in{G1722} heaven{G3772} give{G1325}{(G5692)} good things{G18} to them that ask{G154}{(G5723)} him{G846}?
- Exod 31:3 : 3 And I have filled{H4390}{(H8762)} him with the spirit{H7307} of God{H430}, in wisdom{H2451}, and in understanding{H8394}, and in knowledge{H1847}, and in all manner of workmanship{H4399},
- 2 Chr 1:10 : 10 Give{H5414}{(H8798)} me now wisdom{H2451} and knowledge{H4093}, that I may go out{H3318}{(H8799)} and come in{H935}{(H8799)} before{H6440} this people{H5971}: for who can judge{H8199}{(H8799)} this thy people{H5971}, that is so great{H1419}?
- Job 28:12-28 : 12 But where{H370} shall wisdom{H2451} be found{H4672}{(H8735)}? and where is the place{H4725} of understanding{H998}? 13 Man{H582} knoweth{H3045}{(H8804)} not the price{H6187} thereof; neither is it found{H4672}{(H8735)} in the land{H776} of the living{H2416}. 14 The depth{H8415} saith{H559}{(H8804)}, It is not in me: and the sea{H3220} saith{H559}{(H8804)}, It is not with me. 15 It cannot be gotten{H5414}{(H8714)} for gold{H5458}, neither shall silver{H3701} be weighed{H8254}{(H8735)} for the price{H4242} thereof. 16 It cannot be valued{H5541}{(H8792)} with the gold{H3800} of Ophir{H211}, with the precious{H3368} onyx{H7718}, or the sapphire{H5601}. 17 The gold{H2091} and the crystal{H2137} cannot equal{H6186}{(H8799)} it: and the exchange{H8545} of it shall not be for jewels{H3627} of fine gold{H6337}. 18 No mention{H2142}{(H8735)} shall be made of coral{H7215}, or of pearls{H1378}: for the price{H4901} of wisdom{H2451} is above rubies{H6443}. 19 The topaz{H6357} of Ethiopia{H3568} shall not equal{H6186}{(H8799)} it, neither shall it be valued{H5541}{(H8792)} with pure{H2889} gold{H3800}. 20 Whence{H370} then cometh{H935}{(H8799)} wisdom{H2451}? and where is the place{H4725} of understanding{H998}? 21 Seeing it is hid{H5956}{(H8738)} from the eyes{H5869} of all living{H2416}, and kept close{H5641}{(H8738)} from the fowls{H5775} of the air{H8064}. 22 Destruction{H11} and death{H4194} say{H559}{(H8804)}, We have heard{H8085}{(H8804)} the fame{H8088} thereof with our ears{H241}. 23 God{H430} understandeth{H995}{(H8689)} the way{H1870} thereof, and he knoweth{H3045}{(H8804)} the place{H4725} thereof. 24 For he looketh{H5027}{(H8686)} to the ends{H7098} of the earth{H776}, and seeth{H7200}{(H8799)} under the whole heaven{H8064}; 25 To make{H6213}{(H8800)} the weight{H4948} for the winds{H7307}; and he weigheth{H8505}{(H8765)} the waters{H4325} by measure{H4060}. 26 When he made{H6213}{(H8800)} a decree{H2706} for the rain{H4306}, and a way{H1870} for the lightning{H2385} of the thunder{H6963}: 27 Then did he see{H7200}{(H8804)} it, and declare{H5608}{(H8762)} it; he prepared{H3559}{(H8689)} it, yea, and searched it out{H2713}{(H8804)}. 28 And unto man{H120} he said{H559}{(H8799)}, Behold, the fear{H3374} of the Lord{H136}, that is wisdom{H2451}; and to depart{H5493}{(H8800)} from evil{H7451} is understanding{H998}.
- 1 Chr 22:12 : 12 Only the LORD{H3068} give{H5414}{(H8799)} thee wisdom{H7922} and understanding{H998}, and give thee charge{H6680}{(H8762)} concerning Israel{H3478}, that thou mayest keep{H8104}{(H8800)} the law{H8451} of the LORD{H3068} thy God{H430}.
- 1 John 5:14-15 : 14 And{G2532} this{G3778} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the confidence{G3954} that{G3739} we have{G2192}{(G5719)} in{G4314} him{G846}, that{G3754}, if{G1437} we ask{G154}{(G5735)} any thing{G5100} according{G2596} to his{G846} will{G2307}, he heareth{G191}{(G5719)} us{G2257}: 15 And{G2532} if{G1437} we know{G1492}{(G5758)} that{G3754} he hear{G191}{(G5719)} us{G2257}, whatsoever{G3739}{G302} we ask{G154}{(G5735)}, we know{G1492}{(G5758)} that{G3754} we have{G2192}{(G5719)} the petitions{G155} that{G3739} we desired{G154}{(G5758)} of{G3844} him{G846}.
- John 16:23-24 : 23 And{G2532} in{G1722} that{G1565} day{G2250} ye shall{G3756} ask{G2065}{(G5692)} me{G1691} nothing{G3762}. Verily{G281}, verily{G281}, I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213},{G3754} Whatsoever{G3745}{G302} ye shall ask{G154}{(G5661)} the Father{G3962} in{G1722} my{G3450} name{G3686}, he will give{G1325}{(G5692)} it you{G5213}. 24 Hitherto{G2193}{G737} have ye asked{G154}{(G5656)} nothing{G3756}{G3762} in{G1722} my{G3450} name{G3686}: ask{G154}{(G5720)}, and{G2532} ye shall receive{G2983}{(G5695)}, that{G2443} your{G5216} joy{G5479} may be{G5600}{(G5753)} full{G4137}{(G5772)}.
- John 14:13 : 13 And{G3739}{G2532} whatsoever{G3748}{G302} ye shall ask{G154}{(G5661)} in{G1722} my{G3450} name{G3686}, that{G5124} will I do{G4160}{(G5692)}, that{G2443} the Father{G3962} may be glorified{G1392}{(G5686)} in{G1722} the Son{G5207}.
- Isa 55:6-7 : 6 Seek{H1875}{(H8798)} ye the LORD{H3068} while he may be found{H4672}{(H8736)}, call{H7121}{(H8798)} ye upon him while he is near{H7138}: 7 Let the wicked{H7563} forsake{H5800}{(H8799)} his way{H1870}, and the unrighteous{H205} man{H376} his thoughts{H4284}: and let him return{H7725}{(H8799)} unto the LORD{H3068}, and he will have mercy{H7355}{(H8762)} upon him; and to our God{H430}, for he will abundantly{H7235}{(H8686)} pardon{H5545}{(H8800)}.
- Jer 1:6-7 : 6 Then said{H559}{(H8799)} I, Ah{H162}, Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}! behold, I cannot{H3045}{(H8804)} speak{H1696}{(H8763)}: for I am a child{H5288}. 7 But the LORD{H3068} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto me, Say{H559}{(H8799)} not, I am a child{H5288}: for thou shalt go{H3212}{(H8799)} to all that I shall send{H7971}{(H8799)} thee, and whatsoever I command{H6680}{(H8762)} thee thou shalt speak{H1696}{(H8762)}.
- Exod 31:6 : 6 And I, behold, I have given{H5414}{(H8804)} with him Aholiab{H171}, the son{H1121} of Ahisamach{H294}, of the tribe{H4294} of Dan{H1835}: and in the hearts{H3820} of all that are wise{H2450} hearted{H3820} I have put{H5414}{(H8804)} wisdom{H2451}, that they may make{H6213}{(H8804)} all that I have commanded{H6680}{(H8765)} thee;
- Exod 36:1-4 : 1 Then wrought{H6213}{(H8804)} Bezaleel{H1212} and Aholiab{H171}, and every wise{H2450} hearted{H3820} man{H376}, in whom{H1992} the LORD{H3068} put{H5414}{(H8804)} wisdom{H2451} and understanding{H8394} to know{H3045}{(H8800)} how to work{H6213}{(H8800)} all manner of work{H4399} for the service{H5656} of the sanctuary{H6944}, according to all that the LORD{H3068} had commanded{H6680}{(H8765)}. 2 And Moses{H4872} called{H7121}{(H8799)} Bezaleel{H1212} and Aholiab{H171}, and every wise{H2450} hearted{H3820} man{H376}, in whose heart{H3820} the LORD{H3068} had put{H5414}{(H8804)} wisdom{H2451}, even every one whose heart{H3820} stirred him up{H5375}{(H8804)} to come{H7126}{(H8800)} unto the work{H4399} to do{H6213}{(H8800)} it: 3 And they received{H3947}{(H8799)} of{H6440} Moses{H4872} all the offering{H8641}, which the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478} had brought{H935}{(H8689)} for the work{H4399} of the service{H5656} of the sanctuary{H6944}, to make{H6213}{(H8800)} it withal. And they brought{H935}{(H8689)} yet unto him free offerings{H5071} every morning{H1242}. 4 And all the wise men{H2450}, that wrought{H6213}{(H8802)} all the work{H4399} of the sanctuary{H6944}, came{H935}{(H8799)} every man{H376} from his work{H4399} which they made{H6213}{(H8802)};
- Prov 9:4-6 : 4 Whoso is simple{H6612}, let him turn in{H5493}{(H8799)} hither: as for him that wanteth{H2638} understanding{H3820}, she saith{H559}{(H8804)} to him, 5 Come{H3212}{(H8798)}, eat{H3898}{(H8798)} of my bread{H3899}, and drink{H8354}{(H8798)} of the wine{H3196} which I have mingled{H4537}{(H8804)}. 6 Forsake{H5800}{(H8798)} the foolish{H6612}, and live{H2421}{(H8798)}; and go{H833}{(H8798)} in the way{H1870} of understanding{H998}.
- John 4:10 : 10 Jesus{G2424} answered{G611}{(G5662)} and{G2532} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto her{G846}, If{G1487} thou knewest{G1492}{(G5715)} the gift{G1431} of God{G2316}, and{G2532} who{G5101} it is{G2076}{(G5748)} that saith{G3004}{(G5723)} to thee{G4671}, Give{G1325}{(G5628)} me{G3427} to drink{G4095}{(G5629)}; thou{G4771} wouldest{G302} have asked{G154}{(G5656)} of him{G846}, and{G2532} he would{G302} have given{G1325}{(G5656)} thee{G4671} living{G2198}{(G5723)} water{G5204}.
- 1 John 3:22 : 22 And{G2532} whatsoever{G3739}{G1437} we ask{G154}{(G5725)}, we receive{G2983}{(G5719)} of{G3844} him{G846}, because{G3754} we keep{G5083}{(G5719)} his{G846} commandments{G1785}, and{G2532} do{G4160}{(G5719)} those things that are pleasing{G701} in his{G846} sight{G1799}.
- Jas 1:17 : 17 Every{G3956} good{G18} gift{G1394} and{G2532} every{G3956} perfect{G5046} gift{G1434} is{G2076}{(G5748)} from above{G509}, and cometh down{G2597}{(G5723)} from{G575} the Father{G3962} of lights{G5457}, with{G3844} whom{G3739} is{G1762}{(G5748)} no{G3756} variableness{G3883}, neither{G2228} shadow{G644} of turning{G5157}.
- Jas 3:17 : 17 But{G1161} the wisdom{G4678} that is from above{G509} is{G2076}{(G5748)} first{G4412} pure{G3303}{G53}, then{G1899} peaceable{G1516}, gentle{G1933}, and easy to be intreated{G2138}, full{G3324} of mercy{G1656} and{G2532} good{G18} fruits{G2590}, without partiality{G87}, and{G2532} without hypocrisy{G505}.
- Jas 5:16 : 16 Confess{G1843}{(G5732)} your faults{G3900} one to another{G240}, and{G2532} pray{G2172}{(G5737)} one{G240} for{G5228} another{G240}, that{G3704} ye may be healed{G2390}{(G5686)}. The effectual fervent{G1754}{(G5734)} prayer{G1162} of a righteous man{G1342} availeth{G2480}{(G5719)} much{G4183}.
- Dan 2:18-22 : 18 That they would desire{H1156}{(H8749)} mercies{H7359} of{H4481}{H6925} the God{H426} of heaven{H8065} concerning{H5922} this{H1836} secret{H7328}; that Daniel{H1841} and his fellows{H2269} should not{H3809} perish{H7}{(H8681)} with{H5974} the rest{H7606} of the wise{H2445} men of Babylon{H895}. 19 Then{H116} was the secret{H7328} revealed{H1541}{(H8752)} unto Daniel{H1841} in a night{H3916} vision{H2376}. Then{H116} Daniel{H1841} blessed{H1289}{(H8745)} the God{H426} of heaven{H8065}. 20 Daniel{H1841} answered{H6032}{(H8750)} and said{H560}{(H8750)}, Blessed{H1289}{(H8743)} be{H1934}{(H8748)} the name{H8036} of God{H426} for{H4481} ever{H5957} and ever{H5705}{H5957}: for wisdom{H2452} and might{H1370} are{H1932} his: 21 And he changeth{H8133}{(H8683)} the times{H5732} and the seasons{H2166}: he removeth{H5709}{(H8683)} kings{H4430}, and setteth up{H6966}{(H8683)} kings{H4430}: he giveth{H3052}{(H8751)} wisdom{H2452} unto the wise{H2445}, and knowledge{H4486} to them that know{H3046}{(H8751)} understanding{H999}: 22 He revealeth{H1541}{(H8751)} the deep{H5994} and secret things{H5642}{(H8743)}: he knoweth{H3046}{(H8751)} what{H4101} is in the darkness{H2816}, and the light{H5094} dwelleth{H8271}{(H8754)} with him{H5974}.
- Matt 11:20 : 20 Then{G5119} began he{G756}{(G5662)} to upbraid{G3679}{(G5721)} the cities{G4172} wherein{G1722}{G3739} most{G4118} of his{G846} mighty works{G1411} were done{G1096}{(G5633)}, because{G3754} they repented{G3340}{(G5656)} not{G3756}:
- Luke 11:9-9 : 9 And{G2504} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, Ask{G154}{(G5720)}, and{G2532} it shall be given{G1325}{(G5701)} you{G5213}; seek{G2212}{(G5720)}, and{G2532} ye shall find{G2147}{(G5692)}; knock{G2925}{(G5720)}, and{G2532} it shall be opened{G455}{(G5691)} unto you{G5213}. 10 For{G1063} every one{G3956} that asketh{G154}{(G5723)} receiveth{G2983}{(G5719)}; and{G2532} he that seeketh{G2212}{(G5723)} findeth{G2147}{(G5719)}; and{G2532} to him that knocketh{G2925}{(G5723)} it shall be opened{G455}{(G5691)}. 11 If{G1161} a son{G5207} shall ask{G154}{(G5692)} bread{G740} of any of you{G5216} that is a father{G3962}{G5101}, will he give{G1929}{(G5692)}{G3361} him{G846} a stone{G3037}? or{G1499} if he ask a fish{G2486}, will he{G1929} for{G473} a fish{G2486} give{G1929}{(G5692)}{G3361} him{G846} a serpent{G3789}? 12 Or{G2228}{G2532} if{G1437} he shall ask{G154}{(G5661)} an egg{G5609}, will he offer{G3361}{G1929}{(G5692)} him{G846} a scorpion{G4651}? 13 If{G1487} ye{G5210} then{G3767}, being{G5225}{(G5723)} evil{G4190}, know{G1492}{(G5758)} how to give{G1325}{(G5721)} good{G18} gifts{G1390} unto your{G5216} children{G5043}: how much{G4214} more{G3123} shall{G1325} your heavenly{G3772} Father{G3962}{G1537} give{G1325}{(G5692)} the Holy{G40} Spirit{G4151} to them that ask{G154}{(G5723)} him{G846}?
- Luke 15:20-22 : 20 And{G2532} he arose{G450}{(G5631)}, and came{G2064}{(G5627)} to{G4314} his{G1438} father{G3962}. But{G1161} when he{G846} was yet{G2089} a great way{G3112} off{G568}{(G5723)}, his{G846} father{G3962} saw{G1492}{(G5627)} him{G846}, and{G2532} had compassion{G4697}{(G5675)}, and{G2532} ran{G5143}{(G5631)}, and fell{G1968}{(G5627)} on{G1909} his{G846} neck{G5137}, and{G2532} kissed{G2705}{(G5656)} him{G846}. 21 And{G1161} the son{G5207} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto him{G846}, Father{G3962}, I have sinned{G264}{(G5627)} against{G1519} heaven{G3772}, and{G2532} in{G1799} thy{G4675} sight{G1799}, and{G2532} am{G1510}{(G5748)} no more{G3765} worthy{G514} to be called{G2564}{(G5683)} thy{G4675} son{G5207}. 22 But{G1161} the father{G3962} said{G2036}{(G5627)} to{G4314} his{G846} servants{G1401}, Bring forth{G1627}{(G5657)} the best{G4413} robe{G4749}, and{G2532} put it on{G1746}{(G5657)} him{G846}; and{G2532} put{G1325}{(G5628)} a ring{G1146} on{G1519} his{G846} hand{G5495}, and{G2532} shoes{G5266} on{G1519} his feet{G4228}:
- Mark 16:14 : 14 Afterward{G5305} he appeared{G5319}{(G5681)} unto the eleven{G1733} as they{G846} sat at meat{G345}{(G5740)}, and{G2532} upbraided{G3679}{(G5656)} them with their{G846} unbelief{G570} and{G2532} hardness of heart{G4641}, because{G3754} they believed{G4100}{(G5656)} not{G3756} them which had seen{G2300}{(G5666)} him{G846} after he was risen{G1453}{(G5772)}.
- 2 Cor 2:16 : 16 To{G3739} the one{G3303} we are the savour{G3744} of death{G2288} unto{G1519} death{G2288}; and{G1161} to the other{G3739} the savour{G3744} of life{G2222} unto{G1519} life{G2222}. And{G2532} who{G5101} is sufficient{G2425} for{G4314} these things{G5023}?