Wisdom Definition

wisdom
noun
  1. accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
  2. the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
  3. ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight
  4. the quality of being prudent and sensible
  5. an Apocryphal book consisting mainly of a meditation on wisdom; although ascribed to Solomon it was probably written in the first century BC

"Wisdom" in song lyrics

See how wisdom is used in real songs:

  • "It's another missionary participant from wisdom"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Diverse — Revelations
  • "Stay humble in your quest for fame wealth and wisdom"
    Esoteric f/ Kabir — Recognize
  • "But those I believe in prison receive will seek wisdom"
    9th Prince f/ Spanish Jose — Street Gems

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