New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about understanding

Figuring out how life works and why things happen often feels like trying to solve a super hard puzzle without all the pieces. Digging into verses about understanding points out that real wisdom doesn't just come from getting good grades in school, but from asking God to help us make sense of the world. Important lessons in these passages tell us to trust God with our whole heart instead of just relying on what we think we know. Rather than acting like we have all the answers or trying to figure everything out on our own, we are encouraged to listen up, learn from wise advice, and let God guide our steps. Clever thinking is awesome, but having true spiritual insight helps us make smart choices every single day. When we look to God for guidance, He gives us the clarity we need to navigate tough situations and live a really great life.

Old people are wise. Those who live a long time have understanding.
Job 12:12

He said to human beings, 'Have respect for me. That will prove you are wise. Avoid evil. That will show you have understanding.' "
Job 28:28

Help me understand your law. Then I will follow it and obey it with all my heart.
Psalm 119:34

I gain understanding from your rules. So I hate every path that sinners take. Nun
Psalm 119:104

When your words are made clear, they bring light. They bring understanding to childish people.
Psalm 119:130

Your covenant laws are always right. Help me to understand them. Then I will live. Qoph
Psalm 119:144

Lord, may you hear my cry. Give me understanding, just as you said you would.
Psalm 119:169

Let your ears listen to wisdom. Apply your heart to understanding.
Proverbs 2:2

Call out for the ability to be wise. Cry out for understanding.
Proverbs 2:3

Then you will understand how to have respect for the Lord. You will find out how to know God.
Proverbs 2:5

The Lord gives wisdom. Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.
Proverbs 2:6

Good sense will keep you safe. Understanding will guard you.
Proverbs 2:11

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not depend on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom. Blessed is the one who gains understanding.
Proverbs 3:13

Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don't forget my words. Don't turn away from them.
Proverbs 4:5

Wisdom is best. So get wisdom. No matter what it costs, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7

Doesn't wisdom call out? Doesn't understanding raise her voice?
Proverbs 8:1

I have good sense and give good advice. I have understanding and power.
Proverbs 8:14

"If you really want to become wise, you must begin by having respect for the Lord. To know the Holy One is to gain understanding.
Proverbs 9:10

Anyone who is patient has great understanding. But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish he is.
Proverbs 14:29

Understanding is like a fountain of life to those who have it. But foolish people are punished for the foolish things they do.
Proverbs 16:22

Anyone who gets wisdom loves himself. Anyone who values understanding succeeds.
Proverbs 19:8

The purposes of a man's heart are like deep water. But a man who has understanding brings them out.
Proverbs 20:5

By wisdom a house is built. Through understanding it is made secure.
Proverbs 24:3

They turn everything upside down. How silly they are to think that potters are like the clay they work with! Can what is made say to the one who made it, "You didn't make me"? Can the pot say to the potter, "You don't know anything"?
Isaiah 29:16

Don't you know who made everything? Haven't you heard about him? The Lord is the God who lives forever. He created everything on earth. He won't become worn out or get tired. No one will ever know how great his understanding is.
Isaiah 40:28

But here is what the one who brags should boast about. He should brag that he has understanding and knows me. I want him to know that I am the Lord. No matter what I do on earth, I am always kind, fair and right. And I take delight in that," announces the Lord.
Jeremiah 9:24

God gave knowledge and understanding to those four young men. So they understood all kinds of writings and subjects. And Daniel could understand all kinds of visions and dreams.
Daniel 1:17

He continued, "Do not be afraid, Daniel. You decided to get more understanding. You went without food as you worshiped your God. Since the first day you did those things, your words were heard. I have come to give you an answer.
Daniel 10:12

People hear the message about the kingdom but do not understand it. Then the evil one comes. He steals what was planted in their hearts. Those people are like the seed planted on a path.
Matthew 13:19

But still others received the seed that fell on good soil. They are those who hear the message and understand it. They produce a crop 100, 60 or 30 times more than the farmer planted."
Matthew 13:23

Jesus called the crowd to him. He said, "Listen and understand.
Matthew 15:10

Again Jesus called the crowd to him. He said, "Listen to me, everyone. Understand this.
Mark 7:14

Jesus knew what they were saying. So he asked them, "Why are you talking about having no bread? Why can't you see or understand? Are you stubborn?
Mark 8:17

To love God with all your heart and mind and strength is very important. So is loving your neighbor as you love yourself. These things are more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."
Mark 12:33

Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.
Luke 24:45

I also pray that your mind might see more clearly. Then you will know the hope God has chosen you to receive. You will know that the things God's people will receive are rich and glorious.
Ephesians 1:18

So don't be foolish. Instead, understand what the Lord wants.
Ephesians 5:17

Then God's peace will watch over your hearts and your minds because you belong to Christ Jesus. God's peace can never be completely understood.
Philippians 4:7

That's why we have not stopped praying for you. We have been praying for you since the day we heard about you. We have been asking God to fill you with the knowledge of what he wants. We pray that he will give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Colossians 1:9

I want their hearts to be made cheerful and strong. I want them to be joined together in love. Then their understanding will be rich and complete. They will know the mystery of God. That mystery is Christ.
Colossians 2:2

Think about what I'm saying. The Lord will help you understand what all of it means.
2 Timothy 2:7

We also know that the Son of God has come. He has given us understanding. Now we can know the One who is true. And we belong to the One who is true. We also belong to his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God. He is eternal life.
1 John 5:20

New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about understanding

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