Proverbs 4:7

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

“The first step to becoming wise is to look for wisdom, so use everything you have to get understanding.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom and money can protect you. But knowledge gained through wisdom is even better—it can save your life.

Proverbs 23:23

Truth, wisdom, learning, and understanding are worth paying money for. They are worth far too much to ever sell.

Proverbs 16:16

Wisdom is worth much more than gold. Understanding is worth much more than silver.

Philippians 3:8

Not only these things, but now I think that all things are worth nothing compared with the greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of Christ, I lost all these things, and now I know that they are all worthless trash. All I want now is Christ.

Luke 12:20

“But God said to that man, ‘Foolish man! Tonight you will die. So what about the things you prepared for yourself? Who will get those things now?’

Psalm 119:104

I gain understanding from your instructions, so I hate anything that leads people the wrong way.

Luke 10:42

Only one thing is important. Mary has made the right choice, and it will never be taken away from her.”

Proverbs 21:6

Wealth that comes from telling lies disappears quickly and leads to death.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

I saw a man who has no family, not a son or even a brother. But he continues to work very hard. He is never satisfied with what he has. And he works so hard that he never stops and asks himself, “Why am I working so hard? Why don’t I let myself enjoy my life?” This is also a very bad and senseless thing.

Proverbs 4:5

Try to get wisdom and understanding. Don’t forget my teaching or ignore what I say.

Proverbs 8:23

I was formed a long time ago, before the world was made.

2 Chronicles 1:10

Now give me wisdom and knowledge so that I can lead these people in the right way. No one could rule this great nation without your help.”

Proverbs 2:4

Look for wisdom like silver. Search for it like hidden treasure.