Proverbs 4:7

New Century Version

Wisdom is the most important thing; so get wisdom. If it costs everything you have, get understanding.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 1:10

Now give me wisdom and knowledge so I can lead these people in the right way, because no one can rule them without your help.”

Psalm 119:104

Your orders give me understanding, so I hate lying ways.

Proverbs 16:16

It is better to get wisdom than gold, and to choose understanding rather than silver!

Proverbs 2:4

Search for it like silver, and hunt for it like hidden treasure.

Proverbs 21:6

Wealth that comes from telling lies vanishes like a mist and leads to death.

Proverbs 23:23

Learn the truth and never reject it. Get wisdom, self-control, and understanding.

Proverbs 4:5

Get wisdom and understanding. Don’t forget or ignore my words.

Proverbs 8:23

I was created in the very beginning, even before the world began.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

I saw a man who had no family, no son or brother. He always worked hard but was never satisfied with what he had. He never asked himself, “For whom am I working so hard? Why don’t I let myself enjoy life?” This also is very sad and useless.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom is like money: they both help. But wisdom is better, because it can save whoever has it.

Luke 10:42

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

Luke 12:20

“But God said to him, ‘Foolish man! Tonight your life will be taken from you. So who will get those things you have prepared for yourself?’

Philippians 3:8

Not only those things, but I think that all things are worth nothing compared with the greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of him, I have lost all those things, and now I know they are worthless trash. This allows me to have Christ