Proverbs 4:5
Get wisdom, get understanding: Forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
In context
2 For I give you good doctrine, Forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father's son, Tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: Keep my commandments, and live. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: Forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: Love her, and she shall keep thee. 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: And with all thy getting get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: She shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 4:5 in the NIV
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 4:5 in the ESV
Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.