Proverbs 4:5

The Passion Translation

So make wisdom your quest— search for the revelation of life’s meaning. Don’t let what I say go in one ear and out the other.

Cross References

Psalm 119:157

I have so many enemies who persecute me, yet I won’t swerve from following your ways.

Psalm 119:51

No matter how bitterly the proud mockers speak against me, I refuse to budge from your precepts.

Psalm 44:18

We have not betrayed you; our hearts are still yours. Our steps have not strayed from your path.

Proverbs 16:16

Everyone wants gold, but wisdom’s worth is far greater. Silver is sought after, but a heart of understanding yields a greater return.

Proverbs 17:16

Why pay tuition to educate a fool? For he has no intention of acquiring true wisdom.

Proverbs 18:1

An unfriendly person isolates himself and seems to care only about his own issues. For his contempt of sound judgment makes him a recluse.

Proverbs 19:8

Do yourself a favor and love wisdom. Learn all you can, then watch your life flourish and prosper!

Proverbs 23:23

Embrace the truth and hold it close. Don’t let go of wisdom, instruction, and life-giving understanding.

Proverbs 3:1

My child, if you truly want a long and satisfying life, never forget the things that I’ve taught you. Follow closely every truth that I’ve given you. Then you will have a full, rewarding life.

Proverbs 4:7

Wisdom is the most valuable commodity—so buy it! Revelation-knowledge is what you need—so invest in it!

Proverbs 8:5

Listen to me and you will be prudent and wise. For even the foolish and feeble can receive an understanding heart that will change their inner being.

James 1:5

And if anyone longs to be wise, ask God for wisdom and he will give it! He won’t see your lack of wisdom as an opportunity to scold you over your failures but he will overwhelm your failures with his generous grace.