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Proverbs 4:7-9

7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

8 Esteem her, and she will exalt you;
embrace her, and she will honor you.

9 She will set a garland of grace on your head
and present you with a crown of splendor.”

Cross References for Proverbs 4:7-9

Ecclesiastes 1:13 - I devoted myself to study and to explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven. What a heavy ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 1:13 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 1:13

Ecclesiastes 4:8 - There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet hi... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:8 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:8

Luke 12:20 - “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who ... Click to read the verse Luke 12:20 Click to read the verse Luke 12:20

Psalms 90:12 - Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Click to read the verse Psalms 90:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 90:12

Proverbs 16:16 - How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver! Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:16

Proverbs 4:23 - Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:23

Philippians 3:8 - What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Chri... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:8 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:8

2 Chronicles 1:10 - Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 1:10 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 1:10

Luke 10:42 - but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away fro... Click to read the verse Luke 10:42 Click to read the verse Luke 10:42

Ecclesiastes 9:16-18 - So I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” But the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his wor... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:16-18 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:16-18

Proverbs 18:15 - The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:15

Mark 8:36-37 - What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Click to read the verse Mark 8:36-37 Click to read the verse Mark 8:36-37

Matthew 13:44-46 - The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidde... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:44-46 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:44-46

Proverbs 23:23 - Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding. Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:23

Psalms 49:16-20 - Do not be overawed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases; Click to read the verse Psalms 49:16-20 Click to read the verse Psalms 49:16-20

Proverbs 21:6 - A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare. Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:6

Psalms 119:104 - I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:104 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:104

Ecclesiastes 2:4-9 - I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:4-9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:4-9

Ecclesiastes 7:12 - Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: that wisdom ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:12 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:12