Proverbs 7:4

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 17:14 : 14 and I call the pit my father, and the worm my mother and sister,
  • Prov 2:2-4 : 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding, 3 if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, 4 if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures,
  • Prov 4:6-8 : 6 Do not abandon her, and she will guard you; love her, and she will protect you. 7 Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding. 8 Prize her, and she will exalt you; she will honor you when you embrace her.
  • Song 8:1 : 1 Oh, that you were like a brother to me, one who nursed at my mother's breasts! If I found you outside, I would kiss you, and no one would despise me.
  • Matt 12:49-50 : 49 Stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, 'Here are My mother and My brothers!' 50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.
  • Luke 11:27-28 : 27 As Jesus was saying this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, 'Blessed is the womb that bore You and the breasts that nursed You!' 28 But He replied, 'Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.'

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    5To keep you from the strange woman, from the foreigner who flatters with her words.

  • Prov 4:4-11
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    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.

    7Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding.

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

    9She will place a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of splendor.

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

    11I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have guided you along straight paths.

  • Prov 7:3
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    3Tie them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.

  • Prov 5:1-2
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    1My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen carefully to my understanding.

    2So you may preserve discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Prov 2:2-4
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    2making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding,

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

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  • Prov 9:4
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    4"Whoever is simple, let them turn in here! To those who lack understanding, she says:

  • Song 4:9-10
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    9You have captivated my heart, my sister, my bride; you have captivated my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace.

    10How beautiful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much better is your love than wine, and the fragrance of your oils than any spice!

  • Song 4:12
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    12A locked garden is my sister, my bride—an enclosed spring, a sealed fountain.

  • Prov 8:1
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    1Does not wisdom call out? And does not understanding raise her voice?

  • Prov 2:10-11
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    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

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

  • Prov 5:7
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    7Now, my children, listen to me, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.

  • Prov 8:11-12
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    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.

  • Mic 7:5
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    5Do not trust a neighbor; put no confidence in a close friend. Guard the words of your mouth from her who lies in your embrace.

  • Prov 8:14
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    14Counsel and wisdom belong to me; I have understanding and strength.

  • Song 8:1
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    1Oh, that you were like a brother to me, one who nursed at my mother's breasts! If I found you outside, I would kiss you, and no one would despise me.

  • Prov 7:1
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    1My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments with you.

  • Prov 1:2
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    2To know wisdom and discipline, to understand words of insight,

  • Prov 3:4
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    4Then you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Prov 1:8-9
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    8Listen, my son, to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching,

    9For they will be a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.

  • Prov 4:1
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    1Listen, my sons, to the instruction of a father; pay attention so you may gain understanding.

  • Prov 7:24-25
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    24Now then, my sons, listen to me and pay attention to the words of my mouth.

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    20Why, my son, should you be captivated by a forbidden woman or embrace the bosom of a stranger?

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    16It will save you from the wayward woman, from the foreign woman with her flattering words,

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

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

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    8We have a little sister, and she has no breasts. What shall we do for our sister on the day she is spoken for?

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    24They will keep you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the foreign woman.

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

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

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

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    21Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck.