Wisdom 3:11 kjva — For whoso despiseth wisdom and nurture, he is miserable, and their hope is vain, their labours unfruitful, and their wo…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For whoso despiseth wisdom and nurture, he is miserable, and their hope is vain, their labours unfruitful, and their works unprofitable:"

— Wisdom 3:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Wisdom 3 — Context

8

They shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people, and their Lord shall reign for ever.

9

They that put their trust in him shall understand the truth: and such as be faithful in love shall abide with him: for grace and mercy is to his saints, and he hath care for his elect.

10

But the ungodly shall be punished according to their own imaginations, which have neglected the righteous, and forsaken the Lord.

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For whoso despiseth wisdom and nurture, he is miserable, and their hope is vain, their labours unfruitful, and their works unprofitable:

12

Their wives are foolish, and their children wicked:

13

Their offspring is cursed. Wherefore blessed is the barren that is undefiled, which hath not known the sinful bed: she shall have fruit in the visitation of souls.

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And blessed is the eunuch, which with his hands hath wrought no iniquity, nor imagined wicked things against God: for unto him shall be given the special gift of faith, and an inheritance in the temple of the Lord more acceptable to his mind.

Wisdom 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Wisdom 3:11 say?
Wisdom 3:11 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For whoso despiseth wisdom and nurture, he is miserable, and their hope is vain, their labours unfruitful, and their works unprofitable:”
Where is Wisdom 3:11 in the Bible?
Wisdom 3:11 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Wisdom, chapter 3, verse 11.
Who wrote Wisdom?
Wisdom is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Hellenistic Jewish sage (pseudonymously Solomon). Written in elegant Greek; the author casts himself in Solomon's voice as a literary convention common in Jewish wisdom literature. It was written c. 50 BC – AD 50.
What is the book of Wisdom about?
The Wisdom of Solomon is a meditation in three movements: the destinies of the righteous and the wicked (chs. 1–5), an extended hymn to personified Wisdom (chs. 6–10), and a retelling of the Exodus showing God's mercy and judgment in salvation history (chs. 11–19). It defends Israel's faith against idolatry, articulates an explicit hope of immortality, and presents Wisdom as a divine attribute "more beautiful than the sun" — language later echoed in New Testament Christology.
What are the major themes of Wisdom?
Wisdom explores themes including Wisdom, Immortality, Righteousness, Providence, Idolatry. These themes shape the meaning and context of Wisdom 3:11.
What translation should I read Wisdom 3:11 in?
Wisdom 3:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Wisdom 3:11?
Wisdom 3:11 reads (KJVA): “For whoso despiseth wisdom and nurture, he is miserable, and their hope is vain, their labours unfruitful, and their works unprofitable:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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