Proverbs 4:5

Catholic Public Domain Version

Obtain wisdom, obtain prudence. May you neither forget, nor turn away from, the words of my mouth.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 34:2

And he did what was right in the sight of the Lord, and he walked in the ways of his father David. He did not turn away, neither to the right, nor to the left.

Job 23:11

My feet have been following his footsteps; I have kept to his way and have not strayed from it.

Psalm 44:18

They will remember your name always, for generation after generation. Because of this, people will confess to you in eternity, even forever and ever.

Proverbs 16:16

Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.

Proverbs 17:16

What does it profit the foolish to have riches, when he is not able to buy wisdom? Whoever makes his house high seeks ruin. And whoever shuns learning shall fall into evils.

Proverbs 18:1

Whoever has a will to withdraw from a friend, seeks occasions; he shall be reproached at all times.

Proverbs 19:8

But whoever possesses reason loves his own soul. And one who guards prudence shall discover good things.

Proverbs 23:23

Purchase truth, and do not sell wisdom, or doctrine, or understanding.

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart guard my precepts.

Proverbs 4:7

The beginning of wisdom is to obtain wisdom, and, with all that you possess, to acquire prudence.

Proverbs 8:5

O little ones, understand discernment. And you who are unwise, turn your souls.

James 1:5

But if anyone among you is in need of wisdom, let him petition God, who gives abundantly to all without reproach, and it shall be given to him.