Proverbs 4:5

A Conservative Version

Get wisdom, get understanding. Do not forget, nor decline from the words of my mouth.

Cross References

James 1:5

And if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask from God who gives to all generously and not reproaching, and it will be given to him.

2 Chronicles 34:2

And he did that which was right in the eyes of LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.

Proverbs 19:8

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

Proverbs 17:16

Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

Proverbs 8:5

O ye simple, understand prudence, and, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.

Psalm 44:18

Our heart is not turned back, nor have our steps declined from thy way,

Proverbs 23:23

Buy the truth, and do not sell it, [yea], wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

Proverbs 18:1

He who desires to separate himself seeks excuses, and rages against all sound wisdom.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

Psalm 119:157

Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I have not swerved from thy testimonies.

Psalm 119:51

The proud have had me greatly in derision, [yet] I have not swerved from thy law.

Job 23:11

My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned aside.

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my law, but let thy heart keep my commandments.

Proverbs 4:7

Wisdom [is] the principal thing. Get wisdom, yea, with all thy getting get understanding.