Proverbs 4:7

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Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding.

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  • Matt 13:44-46 : 44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. 46 When he found one very precious pearl, he went away, sold everything he had, and bought it.
  • Phil 3:8 : 8 Indeed, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake, I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them garbage, in order that I may gain Christ,
  • Mark 8:36-37 : 36 What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? 37 Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
  • Luke 10:42 : 42 'But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.'
  • Luke 12:20 : 20 But God said to him, 'Fool! This very night your soul will be required of you, and the things you have prepared—who will they belong to?'
  • Ps 49:16-20 : 16 But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, for He will receive me. Selah. 17 Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the glory of his house increases. 18 For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his glory will not follow him down. 19 Though he blesses himself during his lifetime, and people praise you when you prosper, 20 They will go to the generation of their fathers; they will never see the light again.
  • Ps 119:104 : 104 Through Your precepts I gain understanding; therefore, I hate every false way.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!
  • Prov 21:6 : 6 The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a trap of death.
  • Prov 23:23 : 23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
  • Eccl 2:4-9 : 4 I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards. 5 I made gardens and parks for myself and planted in them all kinds of fruit trees. 6 I made reservoirs of water to irrigate groves of flourishing trees. 7 I acquired male and female servants and had other servants born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem who had come before me. 8 I amassed silver and gold for myself, the treasure of kings and provinces. I gathered male and female singers for myself, and the delights of men—many concubines. 9 I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem, and my wisdom stayed with me.
  • Eccl 4:8 : 8 There was a man all alone. He had no son or brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. 'For whom am I toiling,' he asked, 'and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?' This too is meaningless—a miserable business!
  • Eccl 7:12 : 12 For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.
  • Eccl 9:16-18 : 16 So I said, 'Wisdom is better than strength.' But the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded. 17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler among fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 4:4-6
    3 verses
    84%

    4he taught me and said to me, 'Let your heart hold onto my words; keep my commands, and you will live.'

    5Acquire wisdom; acquire understanding. Do not forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.

    6Do not abandon her, and she will guard you; love her, and she will protect you.

  • Prov 4:8
    80%

    8Prize her, and she will exalt you; she will honor you when you embrace her.

  • Prov 3:13-14
    2 verses
    79%

    13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.

    14For the profit from wisdom is better than the profit from silver, and her gain than fine gold.

  • Prov 8:10-12
    3 verses
    79%

    10Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

    12I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I possess knowledge and discretion.

  • Prov 7:4
    78%

    4Say to wisdom, 'You are my sister,' and call understanding your close relative.

  • Prov 19:8
    78%

    8The one who acquires wisdom loves life, and the one who cherishes understanding will prosper.

  • Eccl 7:11-12
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    77%

    11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and it is an advantage for those who see the light of day.

    12For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.

  • Prov 16:16
    77%

    16How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!

  • Prov 2:10-11
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    76%

    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

    11Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you,

  • Prov 1:2-7
    6 verses
    76%

    2To know wisdom and discipline, to understand words of insight,

    3To receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity,

    4To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—

    5Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

    6To understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.

    7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Prov 2:2-6
    5 verses
    75%

    2making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding,

    3if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

    4if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures,

    5then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

    6For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 9:10
    75%

    10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

  • Prov 5:1
    74%

    1My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen carefully to my understanding.

  • Prov 4:13
    74%

    13Hold tightly to instruction; do not let it go. Guard it well, for it is your life.

  • Prov 16:22
    74%

    22Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

  • Job 28:20
    74%

    20But where does wisdom come from, and where is the place of understanding?

  • Eccl 7:19
    74%

    19Wisdom makes a wise person stronger than ten rulers in a city.

  • Prov 23:23
    74%

    23Buy the truth and do not sell it—wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

  • Prov 8:1
    74%

    1Does not wisdom call out? And does not understanding raise her voice?

  • Job 28:12
    74%

    12But where can wisdom be found, and where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 24:14
    74%

    14In the same way, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

  • Ezek 28:4
    73%

    4By your wisdom and understanding, you have made wealth for yourself, and you have gathered gold and silver into your treasuries.

  • Prov 24:3
    73%

    3By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established.

  • Job 12:12
    73%

    12"Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days."

  • Prov 18:15
    73%

    15The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 14:8
    73%

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 4:10
    73%

    10Listen, my son, and accept my words, and the years of your life will be many.

  • Prov 9:4
    73%

    4"Whoever is simple, let them turn in here! To those who lack understanding, she says:

  • Prov 8:14
    72%

    14Counsel and wisdom belong to me; I have understanding and strength.

  • Prov 3:4
    72%

    4Then you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Prov 8:5
    72%

    5Understand prudence, you simple ones; and you fools, gain a discerning heart.

  • Prov 14:33
    72%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • Prov 3:21
    72%

    21My son, do not let them depart from your sight; guard sound wisdom and discretion.

  • Prov 9:1
    72%

    1Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.