Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 4

Deildu

Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.

Consider well and watch carefully the path of your feet, And all your ways will be steadfast and sure.

Put away from you a deceitful (lying, misleading) mouth, And put devious lips far from you.

“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]. [James 1:5]

But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day. [2 Sam 23:4; Matt 5:14; Phil 2:15] The way of the wicked is like [deep] darkness; They do not know over what they stumble. [John 12:35]

“Do not turn away from her (Wisdom) and she will guard and protect you; Love her, and she will watch over you.

Take hold of instruction; [actively seek it, grip it firmly and] do not let go. Guard her, for she is your life.

Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not go the way of evil men.

Hear, O children, the instruction of a father, And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment.