Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 4:7-17"

Proverbs 4:7-17

7 Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom; and with all thy getting, get understanding.

7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee; she shall bring thee honor when thou dost embrace her.

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

9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace; a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee."

9 She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.”

10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be many.

10 Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.

11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.

11 I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.

12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.

13 Hold fast to instruction, let her not go; keep her, for she is thy life.

13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.

14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men;

14 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.

15 avoid it, pass not by it; turn from it and pass away.

15 Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.

16 For they sleep not unless they have done mischief, and their sleep is taken away unless they cause some to fall.

16 For they cannot rest until they do evil; they are robbed of sleep till they make someone stumble.

17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.

17 They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.