Proverbs 4:5

God's Word

Acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding. Do not forget. Do not turn away from the words that I have spoken.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 34:2

He did what the Lord considered right. He lived in the ways of his ancestor David and never stopped living this way.

Job 23:11

I have followed his footsteps closely. I have stayed on his path and did not turn from it.

Psalm 119:157

I have many persecutors and opponents, ⌞yet⌟ I have not turned away from your written instructions.

Psalm 119:51

Arrogant people have mocked me with cruelty, yet I have not turned away from your teachings.

Psalm 44:18

Our hearts never turned away. Our feet never left your path.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to gain wisdom than gold, and the gaining of understanding should be chosen over silver.

Proverbs 17:16

Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he doesn’t have a mind to grasp anything?

Proverbs 18:1

A loner is out to get what he wants for himself. He opposes all sound reasoning.

Proverbs 19:8

A person who gains sense loves himself. One who guards understanding finds something good.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy truth (and do not sell it), ⌞that is,⌟ buy wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teachings, and keep my commands in mind,

Proverbs 4:7

The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding with all that you have.

Proverbs 8:5

You gullible people, learn how to be sensible. You fools, get a heart that has understanding.

James 1:5

If any of you needs wisdom to know what you should do, you should ask God, and he will give it to you. God is generous to everyone and doesn’t find fault with them.