And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, and walked in the ways of David his father; and he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
Proverbs 4:5 - English Standard Version 2016 Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Get wisdom, get understanding: Forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Get skillful and godly Wisdom, get understanding (discernment, comprehension, and interpretation); do not forget and do not turn back from the words of my mouth. American Standard Version (1901) Get wisdom, get understanding; Forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth; Common English Bible Get wisdom; get understanding. Don’t forget and don’t turn away from my words. Catholic Public Domain Version Obtain wisdom, obtain prudence. May you neither forget, nor turn away from, the words of my mouth. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Get wisdom, get prudence: forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth. |
And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, and walked in the ways of David his father; and he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept his way and have not turned aside.
Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from your testimonies.
The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law.
Our heart has not turned back, nor have our steps departed from your way;
How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense?
Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.
Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good.
Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.