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Proverbs 4:5
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 4:5 · King James Version
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Proverbs 4:5 in other translations
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.
Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth.
Get wisdom. Get understanding. Do not forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.
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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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