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Proverbs 4:5-9
Amplified Bible
Proverbs 4:5-9
Amplified Bible
5
“Get [skillful and godly] wisdom! Acquire understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]!
Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
6
“Do not [a]turn away from her (Wisdom) and she will guard and protect you;
Love her, and she will watch over you.
7
“The beginning of wisdom is: Get [skillful and godly] wisdom [it is preeminent]!
And with all your acquiring, get understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation].(A)
8
“Prize wisdom [and exalt her], and she will exalt you;
She will honor you if you embrace her.
9
“She will place on your head a garland of grace;
She will present you with a crown of beauty and glory.”
Footnotes
- Proverbs 4:6 Lit forsake.
Proverbs 4:5-9
New International Version
Proverbs 4:5-9
New International Version
5 Get wisdom,(A) get understanding;
do not forget my words or turn away from them.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;(B)
love her, and she will watch over you.(C)
7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get[a] wisdom.
Though it cost all(D) you have,[b] get understanding.(E)
8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
embrace her, and she will honor you.(F)
9 She will give you a garland to grace your head
and present you with a glorious crown.(G)”
Footnotes
- Proverbs 4:7 Or Wisdom is supreme; therefore get
- Proverbs 4:7 Or wisdom. / Whatever else you get
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