Shun Wicked Paths Proverbs 4:14-15 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 14 Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid it; do not pass by it; turn away from it and... Continue Reading →
Take Hold of Instruction Proverbs 4:13 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 13 Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life. Keep hold of instruction; do not let go: The Hebrew (ḥā·zǎq) to grasp (hold), hold... Continue Reading →
Heed the Wisdom of the Father Proverbs 4:12 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 12 When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble. When you walk, your step will not be hampered: The Hebrew verb walk:... Continue Reading →
Take Hold of the Right Path Proverbs 4:10-11 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 10 Hear, my son, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many. 11 In the way of wisdom I have taught you; I have led you... Continue Reading →
Falling in Love with Lady Wisdom Proverbs 4:9 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 9 She will place on your head a garland of grace; she will bestow on you a crown of beauty.” She will place on your head a garland of... Continue Reading →
Fondly Embrace Wisdom Tightly with Tender Love Proverbs 4:8 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 8 Prize her, and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her. Prize her, and she will exalt you: The Hebrew verb (sā·lǎl) prize means... Continue Reading →
Above All Acquire Wisdom Proverbs 4:7 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Acquire wisdom, and with all you acquire, acquire understanding. The beginning of wisdom is this: Acquire wisdom: Here the Hebrew has two detached... Continue Reading →
Loving Wisdom Proverbs 4:6 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 6 Do not forsake her, and she will guard you; love her, and she will safeguard you. Do not forsake her: 4:2 reads, “do not forsake my teaching.” The Hebrew verb forsake... Continue Reading →
Acquire Wisdom and Understanding Proverbs 4:5 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding: Understanding (Heb. teḇû·nā(h)) is the ability to... Continue Reading →
