Proverbs 4:5

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.

Cross References (15)

  • James 1:5 (15)

    Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be giv

  • Proverbs 3:13–18 (11)

    Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,

  • 2 Chronicles 34:2 (10)

    And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to t

  • Proverbs 1:22–23 (10)

    “How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate k

  • Psalms 44:18 (9)

    Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path.

  • Job 23:11 (8)

    My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.

  • Proverbs 8:5 (8)

    O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.

  • Proverbs 17:16 (8)

    Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?

  • Proverbs 19:8 (7)

    He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

  • Proverbs 16:16 (6)

    How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

  • Proverbs 18:1 (6)

    He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

  • Psalms 119:51 (6)

    The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.

  • Psalms 119:157 (6)

    Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned from Your testimonies.

  • Proverbs 2:2–4 (6)

    if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,

  • Proverbs 23:23 (4)

    Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding.