What's the difference between Intelligence and Wisdom?

Question

Your opinion would be preferred to a dictionary definition, please.

Answer 1

Wisdom is knowing how to and when to apply the intelligence you have gained throughout your life.

Answer 2

All of these would really be a personal meaning since the dictionary version will probably all be the same. Knowledge to me is the knowing of facts about a certain subject usually an academic sort of thing. Wisdom would be more of a knowledge of people and how the world works. Intelligence would be a mix of the two

Answer 3

My own personal opinion !!!!! Intelligence is when you have brains for knowing more than most. But, you can be very intelligent in one area and dumb as a box of rocks in another. Knowledge is the first step in the fear of the Lord. . Wisdom is knowing ,believing, and trusting the Lord. Wisdom is knowing the truth and usually can discern the true spirits Not all people have good spiritsAND wisdom willl help you know the difference. TOTALLY MY OPINION.

Answer 4

Intelligence means literally "understanding" - understanding of knowledge. There are three related words here:

- Knowledgeable: having a lot of information in your head, though only a shallow understanding of it
- Intelligent: really understanding the things
- Wisdom: both understanding and knowing how to apply the information. And to truly be wisdom, I think the application needs to be not purely on prudential and pragmatic grounds, but take everything into account (e.g. morality, compassion, etc.)

Example: I am not knowledgeable about a lot of things: ballet dancing, or nuclear physics for two examples. I am knowledgeable about some things, like football strategy, but my understanding is shallow. I am fairly intelligent when it comes to cooking or the stock market, but I have a heck of a time applying my knowledge: I can't actually cook worth beans, and I am always losing money in the market despite my considerable knowledge in these two areas.

However, I have wisdom about several subjects, including English grammar, programming, and music. I understand them quite well, and I can effectively apply them in my life.

Answer 5

hello friend
i would say that intelligence is something that can be measured and wisdom is something that is the next level to intelligence(thats why scientists according to me will not be able to cross this border until or unless they have some higher assistance),more intense than intelligence and something which cant be acquired by all and easily.a person can be intelligent but the next level wisdom which to me is related to a higher being gifting it to us cannot be reached without his consent(higher being).its not only an applied knwledge but also that gift from higher being which gives insight to a person which others WILL NOT BE able to discern,which makes a person the exact tool to accomplish a particular task
or mission through a unique way.and finally,that mission can be something realted to just his business,family,this society or even that great higher being"s MISSION.
i hope it helped.
have a great day and great insight in your life.

Answer 6

I believe that intelligence is something you are born with, but can develop more over time, as you gain knowledge of the "way things are". I believe wisdom is something you can only truly learn/gain from experiences and just through living life. You don't have to be old to be wise.

Answer 7

Knowledge
Understanding
Wisdom
Intelligence is a property of mind that encompasses many related abilities, such as the capacities to reason, to plan, to solve problems, to think abstractly, to comprehend ideas, to use language, and to learn. There are several ways to define intelligence. In some cases, intelligence may include traits such as: creativity, personality, character, knowledge, or wisdom.

Answer 8

Intelligence is simply having knowledge of facts and reasoning capability. Wisdom comes from life experience.

Answer 9

Intelligence is the mile marker by which you rate your personal knowledge. Wisdom is the knowledge that in all honesty we know very little and wisdom is what allows us to accept that and reach for more intelligence.

Answer 10

Intelligence is the ability to process and store information from the outside world. Wisdom is the ability to process and store info from within or from a higher power if you prefer.