Proverbs 4:5

Bible in Basic English 1965

Get wisdom, get true knowledge; keep it in memory, do not be turned away from the words of my mouth.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 34:2

And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, walking in the ways of his father David, without turning to the right hand or to the left.

Job 23:11

My feet have gone in his steps; I have kept in his way, without turning to one side or to the other.

Psalm 119:157

Great is the number of those who are against me; but I have not been turned away from your unchanging word.

Psalm 119:51

The men of pride have made great sport of me; but I have not been turned from your law.

Psalm 44:18

Our hearts have not gone back, and our steps have not been turned out of your way;

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get knowledge is more to be desired than silver.

Proverbs 17:16

How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?

Proverbs 18:1

He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.

Proverbs 19:8

He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.

Proverbs 23:23

Get for yourself that which is true, and do not let it go for money; get wisdom and teaching and good sense.

Proverbs 3:1

My son, keep my teaching in your memory, and my rules in your heart:

Proverbs 4:7

The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.

Proverbs 8:5

Become expert in reason, O you simple ones; you foolish ones, take training to heart.

James 1:5

But if any man among you is without wisdom, let him make his request to God, who gives freely to all without an unkind word, and it will be given to him.