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 4:5 - New Revised Standard Version Get wisdom; get insight: do not forget, nor 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. |
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.
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, yet I do not swerve from your decrees.
The arrogant 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 fools have a price in hand to buy wisdom, when they have no mind to learn?
The one who lives alone is self-indulgent, showing contempt for all who have sound judgment.
To get wisdom is to love oneself; to keep understanding is to prosper.
Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight.
O simple ones, learn prudence; acquire intelligence, you who lack it.
If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.