Proverbs 4:5

“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.”

"Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth." - Proverbs 4:5
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What does Proverbs 4:5 mean?

Proverbs 4:5 (KJV) states, "Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth." This verse is a part of the book of Proverbs, which is often attributed to King Solomon, known for his great wisdom and understanding. The book of Proverbs is a…

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The Pursuit of Wisdom: A Divine Mandate

In Proverbs 4:5, we are faced with a direct and unequivocal command from the wise king Solomon: "Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth." This verse serves as a powerful reminder of the value placed upon wisdom and understanding…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Understanding

Heavenly Father, I come before You with a humble heart, seeking the treasures of wisdom and understanding that You so generously offer to those who earnestly desire them. Your Word in Proverbs 4:5 encourages us, saying, "Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither…

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Proverbs 4:5 - "Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth."
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"But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword." - Proverbs 5:4
Proverbs 5:3-4 - "For the lips of an adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword."
Proverbs 26:4-5 - "Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes."
Proverbs 10:4-5 - "He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame."
Proverbs 23:4-5 - "Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle."
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