Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 4:5 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Proverbs 4:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 4 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.”
Proverbs 4:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 4:5
The repeated emphasis on getting wisdom (also v. 7) shows its supreme value. The Hebrew 'qanah' (get) means acquire at cost, implying wisdom requires sacrifice. Neither forgetting nor declining suggests the constant danger of spiritual drift—wisdom must be actively retained through renewed commitment and dependence on God's grace.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 4:5
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“let him ask of God”
“the man who gets understanding.”
“and walked in the ways of David his father”
“ye thoughtless”
“neither have our steps strayed from your path”
“understand prudence. You fools”
“seeing he has no understanding?”
“and not turned aside.”
“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.”
“and apply your heart to understanding;”