Proverbs 4:5
Obtain wisdom and understanding, and ◄do not abandon/hold fast to► [LIT] what I have taught you.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
In Context
4my father told me, “Remember my words; if you obey my commandments, you will live a long time.
Cross References
Job 23:11I [SYN] have faithfully walked on the path that he showed me; I have not stopped obeying him.
Psalms 119:51Proud people are always making fun of me, but I do not ◄turn away from/stop► obeying your laws.
Proverbs 1:22Wisdom says, “How long will you stupid people continue to enjoy doing foolish things [RHQ]? How long will you people who ridicule God enjoy doing that [RHQ]? How long will you foolish people refuse to know what things are right [RHQ]?
Proverbs 3:13Yahweh is pleased with those who become wise and have good understanding.
Proverbs 16:16Becoming wise is better than aquiring gold; getting good understanding/insight is better than acquiring silver.
Proverbs 18:1Those who separate themselves from other people think only about those things that they are interested in; if they would continually associate with those who have good judgment/sense, they would constantly disagree/quarrel with them.
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 →