Proverbs 4:7

New International Version

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!

Philippians 3:8

What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ

Luke 12:20

“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’

Psalm 119:104

I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path.

Luke 10:42

but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Proverbs 21:6

A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. “For whom am I toiling,” he asked, “and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?” This too is meaningless— a miserable business!

Proverbs 4:5

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.

Proverbs 8:23

I was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be.

2 Chronicles 1:10

Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

Proverbs 2:4

and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,