Wisdom is supreme.
Get wisdom.
Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 4:7 in context
Proverbs 4:4–10
4
He taught me, and said to me:
“Let your heart retain my words.
Keep my commandments, and live.
5
Get wisdom.
Get understanding.
Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth.
6
Don’t forsake her, and she will preserve you.
Love her, and she will keep you.
7
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Wisdom is supreme.
Get wisdom.
Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
8
Esteem her, and she will exalt you.
She will bring you to honor when you embrace her.
9
She will give to your head a garland of grace.
She will deliver a crown of splendor to you.”
10
Listen, my son, and receive my sayings.
The years of your life will be many.
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