Proverbs 4:5
King James Version
5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
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Proverbs 4:5
New International Version
5 Get wisdom,(A) get understanding;
do not forget my words or turn away from them.
James 1:5
King James Version
5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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James 1:5
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5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,(A) who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.(B)
Proverbs 3:13-18
King James Version
13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
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Proverbs 3:13-18
New International Version
13 Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.(A)
15 She is more precious than rubies;(B)
nothing you desire can compare with her.(C)
16 Long life is in her right hand;(D)
in her left hand are riches and honor.(E)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.(F)
18 She is a tree of life(G) to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.(H)
2 Chronicles 34:2
King James Version
2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left.
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2 Chronicles 34:2
New International Version
2 He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and followed the ways of his father David,(A) not turning aside to the right or to the left.
Proverbs 23:23
King James Version
23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
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Proverbs 23:23
New International Version
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(A)
Proverbs 19:8
King James Version
8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
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Proverbs 19:8
New International Version
8 The one who gets wisdom loves life;
the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.(A)
Proverbs 17:16
King James Version
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
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Proverbs 17:16
New International Version
16 Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom,
when they are not able to understand it?(A)
Proverbs 8:5
King James Version
5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
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Proverbs 8:5
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:5 Septuagint; Hebrew foolish, instruct your minds
Proverbs 1:22-23
King James Version
22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
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Proverbs 1:22-23
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Psalm 44:18
King James Version
18 Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;
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Psalm 44:18
New International Version
18 Our hearts had not turned(A) back;
our feet had not strayed from your path.
Proverbs 18:1
King James Version
18 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
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Proverbs 18:1
New International Version
18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
Proverbs 16:16
King James Version
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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Proverbs 16:16
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Proverbs 2:2-4
King James Version
2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
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Proverbs 2:2-4
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