James 1:5
But if any of you needs wisdom, let him ask for it from God, the one who gives generously and without rebuke to all who ask, and he will give it to him.
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Exodus 31:6In addition to him, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamak, from the tribe of Dan. I have put skill into the hearts of all who are wise so that they may make all that I have commanded you. This includes
1 Kings 3:7Now Yahweh my God, you have made your servant king in the place of David my father, though I am only a little child. I do not know how to go out or come in.
2 Chronicles 1:10Now give me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people, for who can judge your people, who are so many in number?”
Proverbs 2:3If you cry out for understanding 1 and raise your voice for it, 1
Proverbs 9:4“Who is naive? Let him turn aside here!” 1 To the one lacking good sense she speaks. 1
Jeremiah 1:6“Ah, Lord Yahweh!” I said, “I do not know how to speak, for I am too young.” 1
Matthew Henry on James 1:3-13
Necessity of Faith and Patience; Evil of Indecision. ( a. d. 61.) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If 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. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea… Read the whole commentary →