1. James 1:5
"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."

2. Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."

3. Proverbs 9:10
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."

Whether you're choosing a career path at 20, making parenting decisions at 35, or planning retirement at 55 - true wisdom starts with humility before God, not confidence in ourselves.

4. Proverbs 2:6
"For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding."

5. Colossians 2:3
"In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."

6. 1 Corinthians 1:30
"But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption."

Young men navigating relationships, fathers leading families, mentors guiding others - godly wisdom transforms good intentions into right actions and helps us see beyond the immediate to the eternal.

7. Psalm 111:10
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever."

8. Proverbs 16:16
"How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver."

9. Job 28:28
"And to man He said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.'"

From choosing a wife to raising sons to leaving a legacy - the wisest thing any man can do is seek God's perspective first, knowing His ways often contradict what seems right to us.

10. Proverbs 4:7
"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding."