Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom 1 and spend all you own so you can get understanding. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
In Context
6do not abandon wisdom and she will watch over you; 1 love her and she will keep you safe. 1
8Cherish wisdom and she will exalt you; 1 she will honor you when you embrace her. 1
Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:10Now give me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people, for who can judge your people, who are so many in number?”
Psalms 119:104Through your instructions I gain discernment; 1 therefore I hate every false way. NUN 1
Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. 1 To get understanding should be chosen more than silver. 1
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, but do not sell it; 1 buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. 1
Ecclesiastes 4:8There is the kind of man who is alone. 2 He does not have anyone, no son or brother. 1 There is no end to all his work, 2 and his eyes are not satisfied with gaining wealth. 1 He wonders, “For whom am I toiling 2 and depriving myself of pleasure?” 1 This also is vapor, a bad situation. 1
Ecclesiastes 9:16So I concluded, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.” 1
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 →