Proverbs 4:5

New American Bible - revised edition

Get wisdom, get understanding! Do not forget or turn aside from the words of my mouth.

Cross References

James 1:5

But if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and he will be given it.

2 Chronicles 34:2

He did what was right in the Lord’s sight, walking in the way of David his father, not turning right or left.

Proverbs 19:8

Those who gain sense truly love themselves; those who preserve understanding will find success.

Proverbs 17:16

Of what use is money in the hands of fools when they have no heart to acquire wisdom?

Proverbs 8:5

You naive ones, gain prudence, you fools, gain sense.

Psalm 44:18

All this has come upon us, though we have not forgotten you, nor been disloyal to your covenant.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy truth and do not sell: wisdom, instruction, understanding!

Proverbs 18:1

One who is alienated seeks a pretext, with all persistence picks a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is preferable to silver.

Psalm 119:157

Though my persecutors and foes are many, I do not turn from your testimonies.

Psalm 119:51

Though the arrogant utterly scorn me, I do not turn from your law.

Job 23:11

My foot has always walked in his steps; I have kept his way and not turned aside.

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teaching, take to heart my commands;

Proverbs 4:7

The beginning of wisdom is: get wisdom; whatever else you get, get understanding.