Proverbs 4:5
Get wisdom, get prudence: forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
In Context
6Forsake her not, and she shall keep thee: love her, and she shall preserve thee.
Cross References
Job 23:11My foot hath followed his steps, I have kept his way, and have not declined from it.
Proverbs 1:22O children, how long will you love childishness, and fools covet those things which are hurtful to themselves, and the unwise hate knowledge?
Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom and is rich in prudence:
Proverbs 16:16Get wisdom, because it is better than gold: and purchase prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
Proverbs 18:1He that hath a mind to depart from a friend seeketh occasions: he shall ever be subject to reproach.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:2-14
Parental Instructions. 1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep… Read the whole commentary →