Proverbs 4:7

Contemporary English Version 1995

The best thing about Wisdom is Wisdom herself; good sense is more important than anything else.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom will protect you just like money; knowledge with good sense will lead you to life.

Proverbs 23:23

Invest in truth and wisdom, discipline and good sense, and don't part with them.

Proverbs 16:16

It's much better to be wise and sensible than to be rich.

Philippians 3:8

Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have given up everything else and count it all as garbage. All I want is Christ

Luke 12:20

But God said to him, “You fool! Tonight you will die. Then who will get what you have stored up?”

Psalm 119:104

They give me understanding and make me hate all lies.

Luke 10:42

but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Proverbs 21:6

Cheating to get rich is a foolish dream and no less than suicide.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

For example, some people don't have friends or family. But they are never satisfied with what they own, and they never stop working to get more. They should ask themselves, “Why am I always working to have more? Who will get what I leave behind?” What a senseless and miserable life!

Proverbs 4:5

Be wise and learn good sense; remember my teachings and do what I say.

Proverbs 8:23

to create the earth. At the very first, the Lord gave life to me.

2 Chronicles 1:10

and make me wise. Give me the knowledge I'll need to be the king of this great nation of yours.

Proverbs 2:4

Search for wisdom as you would search for silver or hidden treasure.