Proverbs 4:5
Get wisdom, find out what makes sense. Don't forget my words or reject them.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
In Context
6Don't give up on wisdom for she will keep you safe. Love wisdom and she will protect you.
Cross References
Job 23:11I have kept in step with him; I have followed his way without turning aside.
Psalms 119:51Arrogant people mock me terribly, but I don't give up on your teachings.
Proverbs 1:22“How long will you stupid people love stupidity? How long will scornful people enjoy their mocking? How long will fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 3:13Happy are those who find wisdom and gain understanding,
Proverbs 16:16Far better to get wisdom than gold; far better to choose knowledge than silver.
Proverbs 18:1Selfish people only please themselves, they attack anything that makes good sense.
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 →