He did right in the eyes of Adonai, and walked in the ways of his father David. He did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
Proverbs 4:5 - Tree of Life Version Get wisdom! Get understanding! 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 right in the eyes of Adonai, and walked in the ways of his father David. He did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
My foot has held closely to His steps; I have kept to His way and have not strayed.
Many are my persecutors and my foes. Yet I do not turn from Your testimonies.
The arrogant have viciously ridiculed me, yet I did not turn away from Your Torah.
All this came upon us, though we did not forget You, nor were we false to Your covenant.
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver.
Of what use is money in the hand of a fool since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?
One who isolates oneself seeks his own desire; he defies all sound judgment.
One who gets wisdom loves his own soul. One who treasures understanding prospers.
Acquire truth and do not sell it, acquire wisdom, instruction and understanding.
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my mitzvot.
Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom! With all your acquisitions, get understanding.
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all without hesitation and without reproach; and it will be given to him.