Proverbs 4:5

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Chr 34:2 : 2 He did what the LORD approved and followed in his ancestor David’s footsteps; he did not deviate to the right or the left.
  • Job 23:11 : 11 My feet have followed his steps closely; I have kept to his way and have not turned aside.
  • Ps 44:18 : 18 We have not been unfaithful, nor have we disobeyed your commands.
  • Ps 119:51 : 51 Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law.
  • Ps 119:157 : 157 The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules.
  • Prov 1:22-23 : 22 “How long will you simpletons love naiveté? How long have mockers delighted in mockery? And how long will fools hate knowledge? 23 You should respond to my rebuke. Then I would pour out my thoughts to you; I would make my words known to you.
  • Prov 2:2-4 : 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,
  • 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 8:5 : 5 You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.
  • Prov 17:16 : 16 What’s the point of a fool having money in hand to buy wisdom, when his head is empty?
  • Prov 18:1 : 1 One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.
  • Prov 19:8 : 8 The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.
  • Prov 23:23 : 23 Acquire truth and do not sell it– wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.
  • Jas 1:5 : 5 But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 4:6-8
    3 verses
    85%

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

    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 4:4
    83%

    4he taught me, and he said to me:“Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands so that you will live.

  • Prov 5:7-8
    2 verses
    78%

    7So now, children, listen to me; do not turn aside from the words I speak.

    8Keep yourself far from her, and do not go near the door of her house,

  • Prov 3:1
    78%

    1Exhortations to Seek Wisdom and Walk with the Lord My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,

  • Prov 5:1-2
    2 verses
    78%

    1Admonition to Avoid Seduction to Evil My child, be attentive to my wisdom, pay close attention to my understanding,

    2in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Prov 3:21
    78%

    21My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

  • Prov 4:20-22
    3 verses
    78%

    20My child, pay attention to my words; listen attentively to my sayings.

    21Do not let them depart from your sight, guard them within your heart;

    22for they are life to those who find them and healing to one’s entire body.

  • Prov 4:13
    76%

    13Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.

  • Prov 1:8
    76%

    8Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.

  • Prov 4:10
    75%

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

  • Prov 19:8
    75%

    8The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

  • Prov 7:25
    75%

    25Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways– do not wander into her pathways;

  • Prov 2:1-2
    2 verses
    75%

    1Benefits of Seeking Wisdom My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands inside yourself,

    2by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

  • Prov 2:10-11
    2 verses
    75%

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

    11Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

  • Prov 8:33
    75%

    33Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it.

  • Prov 7:4-5
    2 verses
    75%

    4Say to wisdom,“You are my sister,” and call understanding a close relative,

    5so that they may keep you from the adulterous woman, from the loose woman who has flattered you with her words.

  • Prov 23:23
    74%

    23Acquire truth and do not sell it– wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.

  • Prov 2:6
    74%

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

  • Prov 4:1-2
    2 verses
    74%

    1Admonition to Follow Righteousness and Avoid Wickedness Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and pay attention so that you may gain discernment.

    2Because I hereby give you good instruction, do not forsake my teaching.

  • Prov 7:1
    74%

    1Admonition to Avoid the Wiles of the Adulteress My child, devote yourself to my words and store up my commands inside yourself.

  • Prov 1:5
    74%

    5(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

  • Prov 8:10-11
    2 verses
    74%

    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.

  • Prov 9:6
    73%

    6Abandon your foolish ways so that you may live, and proceed in the way of understanding.”

  • Prov 1:2
    73%

    2To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

  • Prov 16:22-23
    2 verses
    73%

    22Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

    23A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

  • Prov 6:20
    73%

    20My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

  • Prov 4:24
    73%

    24Remove perverse speech from your mouth; keep devious talk far from your lips.

  • Prov 8:5
    73%

    5You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!

  • Prov 6:24
    72%

    24by keeping you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the loose woman.

  • Prov 2:17
    72%

    17who leaves the husband from her younger days, and has ignored her marriage covenant made before God.

  • Prov 4:15
    72%

    15Avoid it, do not go on it; turn away from it, and go on.

  • Prov 16:16
    72%

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

  • Prov 3:13
    72%

    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

  • Prov 22:17-18
    2 verses
    72%

    17The Sayings of the Wise Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my instruction.

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

  • Prov 9:4
    72%

    4“Whoever is naive, let him turn in here,” To those who lack understanding, she has said,

  • Prov 3:3
    71%

    3Do not let mercy and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

  • Prov 23:9
    71%

    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.