Verse 5

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

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.