Proverbs 4:6
do not abandon wisdom and she will watch over you; 1 love her and she will keep you safe. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
In Context
5Acquire wisdom and understanding; 1 do not forget and do not reject the words of my mouth; 1
Cross References
Proverbs 2:10For wisdom will come into your heart, 1 and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. 1
Proverbs 3:21My son, keep sound judgment and discernment, 1 and do not lose sight of them. 1
Ephesians 3:17I pray that Christ may live in your hearts through faith, that you will be rooted and grounded in his love.
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 →