Proverbs 4:5
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
In Context
4he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.
6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you.
Cross References
Job 23:11My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.
Psalms 119:51The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.
Proverbs 1:22“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
Proverbs 18:1He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
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 →