Proverbs 4:6

6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.

Proverbs 4:6 in Other Translations

KJV
6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
ESV
6 Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.
NLT
6 Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you.
MSG
6 Never walk away from Wisdom - she guards your life; love her - she keeps her eye on you.
CSB
6 Don't abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you; love her, and she will guard you.

Proverbs 4:6 In-Context

4 Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.
7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 2 Thessalonians 2:10
  • 2. S Proverbs 2:11
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