Proverbs 24:14

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you have found it, you have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 23:18 : 18 For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
  • Prov 2:10 : 10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.
  • Ps 119:103 : 103 Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!
  • Jas 1:25 : 25 But the one who peers into the perfect law of liberty and fixes his attention there, and does not become a forgetful listener but one who lives it out– he will be blessed in what he does.
  • Jer 15:16 : 16 As your words came to me I drank them in, and they filled my heart with joy and happiness because I belong to you, O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies.
  • Prov 3:13-18 : 13 Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding. 14 For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. 17 Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. 18 She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.
  • Prov 22:18 : 18 For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.
  • Ps 119:111 : 111 I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.
  • Prov 2:1-5 : 1 Benefits of Seeking Wisdom My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands inside yourself, 2 by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding, 3 indeed, if you call out for discernment– shout loudly for understanding– 4 if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure, 5 then you will understand how to fear the LORD, and you will discover knowledge about God.
  • Matt 19:21 : 21 Jesus said to him,“If you wish to be perfect, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
  • Ps 19:10-11 : 10 They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb. 11 Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 2:9-11
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    9Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity– every good way.

    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

    11Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

  • Prov 24:13
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    13Eat honey, my child, for it is good, and honey from the honeycomb is sweet to your taste.

  • Prov 23:18-19
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    18For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

    19Listen, my child, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right way.

  • Prov 2:3-6
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    3indeed, if you call out for discernment– shout loudly for understanding–

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

    5then you will understand how to fear the LORD, and you will discover knowledge about God.

    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 19:8
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    8The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

  • Prov 3:13-14
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    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

    14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

  • Prov 4:7-8
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    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

    8Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

  • Prov 24:4
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    4by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures.

  • Eccl 7:11-12
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    11Wisdom Can Lengthen One’s Life Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.

    12For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

  • Prov 8:35
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    35For the one who finds me has found life and received favor from the LORD.

  • Job 28:12
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    12No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

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

  • Prov 5:2
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    2in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Job 5:27
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    27Look, we have investigated this, so it is true. Hear it, and apply it for your own good.”

  • Prov 18:15
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    15The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 8:9-12
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    9All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.

    10Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

    12“I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

  • Prov 16:16
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    16How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

  • Prov 24:15
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    15Do not lie in wait like the wicked against the place where the righteous live; do not assault his home.

  • Prov 16:21
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    21The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

  • Prov 22:18
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    18For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.

  • Prov 20:15
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    15There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

  • Prov 13:12
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    12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.

  • Prov 14:33
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    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.

  • Prov 3:21-23
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    21My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

    22So they will become life for your soul, and grace around your neck.

    23Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble.

  • Prov 4:5
    71%

    5Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

  • Prov 10:14
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    14Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

  • Prov 29:17
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    17Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.

  • Prov 15:24
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    24The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

  • Prov 23:15
    71%

    15My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;

  • Prov 21:21
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    21The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.

  • Job 22:21
    70%

    21“Reconcile yourself with God, and be at peace with him; in this way your prosperity will be good.

  • Job 28:20
    70%

    20God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 23:12
    70%

    12Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to the words of knowledge.

  • Isa 33:6
    70%

    6He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.

  • Prov 11:30
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    30The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.