Proverbs 4:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 4:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 4:7 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 4:7 — KJV
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
— Proverbs 4:7 (KJV)
Proverbs 4:7 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 4:7
“Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 4:7: wisdom, therefore, understanding
“Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 4:7: therefore, get, understanding
“Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid. proceed: Heb. add”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 4:7: wisdom, therefore, understanding
“And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 4:7: wisdom, get, understanding
“Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 4:7: thing, therefore, get
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