Proverbs 4:5

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Get wisdom; get insight: do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

Cross References

James 1:5

If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.

2 Chronicles 34:2

He did what was right in the sight of the Lord and walked in the ways of his ancestor David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.

Proverbs 19:8

To get wisdom is to love oneself; to keep understanding is to prosper.

Proverbs 17:16

Why should fools have a price in hand to buy wisdom when they have no mind to learn?

Proverbs 8:5

O simple ones, learn prudence; acquire intelligence, you who lack it.

Psalm 44:18

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

Proverbs 23:23

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

Proverbs 18:1

The one who lives alone is self-indulgent, showing contempt for all sound judgment.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Psalm 119:157

Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, yet I do not swerve from your decrees.

Psalm 119:51

The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law.

Job 23:11

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

Proverbs 3:1

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

Proverbs 4:7

The beginning of wisdom is this: get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight.