Proverbs 4:7
The first thing in becoming wise is to get wisdom! Whatever else you gain, gain insight.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
In Context
6Don't give up on wisdom for she will keep you safe. Love wisdom and she will protect you.
8Treasure wisdom, and she will praise you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:10Please give me wisdom and knowledge to lead this people—for who can rule with justice this great people of yours?”
Psalms 119:104I gain understanding from what you say, so I hate any way of life that's just a lie.
Proverbs 16:16Far better to get wisdom than gold; far better to choose knowledge than silver.
Proverbs 23:23Invest in truth—and don't sell it! Invest in wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Ecclesiastes 4:8What about someone who has no family to help him, no brother or son, who works all the time, but isn't satisfied with the money he makes. “Who am I working for?” he asks himself. “Why am I preventing myself from enjoying life?” Such a situation is hard to explain—it's an evil business!
Ecclesiastes 9:16As I've always said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” Yet the wisdom of that poor man was dismissed—people didn't pay attention to what he said.
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 →