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What does Proverbs 4:5 mean?
"Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth."
— Proverbs 4:5 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
for I give you sound learning. Don’t forsake my law.
For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
He taught me, and said to me: “Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.
Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth.
Don’t forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you.
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.
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