Devine Scripture

Proverbs 4:6

Proverbs chapter 4 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Forsake her not, and she will preserve thee; Love her, and she will keep thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Forsake her not, and she will preserve thee; Love her, and she will keep thee.

Context

v.5Get wisdom, get understanding; Forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth;

v.6This passage

v.7Wisdomisthe principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 2:10

    For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:10

    and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

  • Ephesians 3:17

    that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; to the end that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

  • Proverbs 4:21

    Let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep them in the midst of thy heart.