Wisdom – Greek – Sophia (Strong’s 4678): skill (human or divine), wisdom, insight, intelligence; clarity; the root of the English terms, “sophistication” and “philosophy” – literally, “the art of using wisdom,” “affection for wisdom.”
Human Intellect / Intellectualism leads to arguments; Wisdom leads to settlements.
Human Intellect / Intellectualism is power of will; Wisdom is power over will.
Human Intellect / Intellectualism is hate, it burns; Wisdom is warmth, it comforts.
Human Intellect / Intellectualism is always in pursuit of knowledge – it tires the seeker; Wisdom is the pursuit of truth – it inspires the seeker.
Human Intellect / Intellectualism is holding on; Wisdom is letting go.
Human Intellect / Intellectualism leads you; Wisdom guides you.
An “intellectual” man thinks he knows everything — A wise man knows that there’s still something to learn.
An “intellectual” man always tries to prove his point — A wise man knows most often there is no point.
An “intellectual” man freely gives unsolicited advice — A wise man keeps his counsel until all options have been considered.
An “intellectual” man understands what is being said — A wise man understands what is being left unsaid.
An “intellectual” man speaks when he has to say something — A wise man speaks when he has something to say.
An “intellectual” man sees everything as relative — A wise man sees everything as related.
An “intellectual” man tries to control the mass flow — A wise man navigates the mass flow.
An “intellectual” man preaches — A wise man reaches. — original author unknown
“Intelligence” is found in the Bible just one time; “Wisdom” is found in the Bible 222 times.
“Intelligent” is found in the Bible ZERO times; “Wise” is found in the Bible 237 times.