Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 4:7 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 4:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 4 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 4:7
This verse boldly declares wisdom as the supreme acquisition. 'Wisdom is the principal thing' (רֵאשִׁית חָכְמָה/re'shit chokhmah) uses 're'shit' (beginning/chief thing) to establish wisdom as the highest priority, the foundation for everything else. 'Therefore get wisdom' (קְנֵה חָכְמָה/qeneh chokhmah) employs the commercial verb 'qanah,' meaning purchase, acquire, buy. Wisdom costs something—time, effort, sometimes material resources (paying for education). The parallel phrase 'with all thy getting get understanding' (בְּכָל־קִנְיָנְךָ קְנֵה בִינָה/bekhol-qinyanecha qeneh vinah) emphasizes th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 4:7
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“even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.”
“Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised”
“and don't sell it. Get wisdom”
“to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.”
“and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus”
“to gain the whole world”
“which will not be taken away from her.,But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.,,,,,,,,”
“I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.”