For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it.

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.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.

This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.

and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you,

Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666.

saying: “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom,Thanksgiving and honor and power and might,Be to our God forever and ever.Amen.”

saying with a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slainTo receive power and riches and wisdom,And strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

“Here is the mind which has wisdom: The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits.