Proverbs 4:5

Modern English Version

Get wisdom; get understanding; do not forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 34:2

And he did what was correct in the eyes of the Lord, and he walked in the ways of David his father and did not turn either to the right or left.

Job 23:11

My foot has held fast to His steps; I have kept His way and have not turned aside.

Psalm 119:157

Many are my persecutors and my enemies, yet I do not turn from Your testimonies.

Psalm 119:51

The proud have me in utter derision, yet I do not forsake Your law.

Psalm 44:18

Our heart has not turned back, nor have our steps departed from Your way;

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding than silver!

Proverbs 17:16

Why is money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom since he has no heart for it?

Proverbs 18:1

A man who separates himself seeks his own desire; he defies all sound judgment.

Proverbs 19:8

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will find good.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy truth, and sell it not; also wisdom and instruction and understanding.

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,

Proverbs 4:7

The beginning of wisdom is this: get wisdom, and with all your possessions, get understanding.

Proverbs 8:5

O you simple ones, understand prudence; and you fools, be of an understanding heart.

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally and without criticism, and it will be given to him.