Proverbs 4:7

The Father's Wisdom

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“Do not turn away from her (Wisdom) and she will guard and protect you;
Love her, and she will watch over you.
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“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].
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“Prize wisdom [and exalt her], and she will exalt you;
She will honor you if you embrace her.

Get Understanding

Beginning of Wisdom

Get Insight

Matthew 13:44-46

“The kingdom of heaven is like a [very precious] treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again; then in his joy he goes and sells all he has and buys that field [securing the treasure for himself].

Philippians 3:8

But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply and thoroughly acquainted with Him—a joy unequaled]. For His sake I have lost everything, and I consider it all garbage, so that I may gain Christ,

Psalm 49:16-20

Be not afraid when [an ungodly] man becomes rich,
When the wealth and glory of his house are increased;

Psalm 119:104

From Your precepts I get understanding;
Therefore I hate every false way.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.

Proverbs 21:6

Acquiring treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor, the seeking and pursuit of death.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy truth, and do not sell it;
Get wisdom and instruction and understanding.

Ecclesiastes 2:4-9

I made great works: I built houses for myself; I planted vineyards for myself;

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There was a certain man—without a dependent, having neither a child nor a brother, yet there was no end to all his labor. Indeed, his eyes were not satisfied with riches and he never asked, “For whom do I labor and deprive myself of pleasure?” This too is vanity (a wisp of smoke, self-conceit); yes, it is a painful effort and an unhappy task.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

For wisdom is a protection even as money is a protection,
But the [excellent] advantage of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the lives of its possessors.

Ecclesiastes 9:16-18

But I say that wisdom is better than strength, though the poor man’s wisdom is despised and his words are not heeded.

Mark 8:36-37

For what does it benefit a man to gain the whole world [with all its pleasures], and forfeit his soul?

Luke 10:42

but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part [that which is to her advantage], which will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 12:20

But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your soul is required of you; and now who will own all the things you have prepared?’