The chief point of wisdom is that thou be willing to obtain wisdom, and before all thy goods to get the understanding.

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in the field, the which a man findeth and hideth it: and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ,

Be not thou afraid, though one be made rich, or if the glory of his house be increased;

Through thy commandments I get understanding; therefore I hate all false ways.

To have wisdom in possession is better than gold; and to get understanding is more worth than silver.

Whoso hordeth up riches with the deceitfulness of his tongue: he is a fool, and like unto them that seek their own death.

Labour for to get the truth, sell not away wisdom, nurture and understanding;

I made gorgeous fair works. I builded me houses, and planted vineyards.

There is one man, no more but himself alone, having neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of his careful travail, his eyes cannot be satisfied with riches. Yet, doth he not remember himself, and say, "For whom do I take such travail? For whose pleasure do I thus consume away my life?" This is also a vain and miserable thing.

For wisdom defendeth as well as money, and the excellent knowledge and wisdom giveth life to him that have it in possession.

Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

What shall it profit a man, if he should win all the world and lose his own soul?

verily one is needful. Mary hath chosen her that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."

But God said unto him, 'Thou fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul again from thee. Then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?'

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Get understanding

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Wisdom is

For wisdom defendeth as well as money, and the excellent knowledge and wisdom giveth life to him that have it in possession.
Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in the field, the which a man findeth and hideth it: and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
verily one is needful. Mary hath chosen her that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."
Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ,

With

To have wisdom in possession is better than gold; and to get understanding is more worth than silver.
Whoso hordeth up riches with the deceitfulness of his tongue: he is a fool, and like unto them that seek their own death.
Be not thou afraid, though one be made rich, or if the glory of his house be increased;
I made gorgeous fair works. I builded me houses, and planted vineyards.
There is one man, no more but himself alone, having neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of his careful travail, his eyes cannot be satisfied with riches. Yet, doth he not remember himself, and say, "For whom do I take such travail? For whose pleasure do I thus consume away my life?" This is also a vain and miserable thing.
What shall it profit a man, if he should win all the world and lose his own soul?
But God said unto him, 'Thou fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul again from thee. Then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?'

Get understanding

Through thy commandments I get understanding; therefore I hate all false ways.

General references

To learn wisdom, instruction, understanding, prudence,
To have wisdom in possession is better than gold; and to get understanding is more worth than silver.
A wise heart laboureth for knowledge; and a prudent ear seeketh understanding.
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