Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. New Living Translation Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. English Standard Version Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you. Berean Standard Bible Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. King James Bible Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. New King James Version Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you. New American Standard Bible “Do not abandon her, and she will guard you; Love her, and she will watch over you. NASB 1995 “Do not forsake her, and she will guard you; Love her, and she will watch over you. NASB 1977 “Do not forsake her, and she will guard you; Love her, and she will watch over you. Legacy Standard Bible Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; Love her, and she will guard you. Amplified Bible “Do not turn away from her (Wisdom) and she will guard and protect you; Love her, and she will watch over you. Christian Standard Bible Don’t abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you; love her, and she will guard you. Holman Christian Standard Bible Don’t abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you; love her, and she will guard you. American Standard Version Forsake her not, and she will preserve thee; Love her, and she will keep thee. Contemporary English Version "If you love Wisdom and don't reject her, she will watch over you. English Revised Version Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee; love her, and she shall keep thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation Do not abandon wisdom, and it will watch over you. Love wisdom, and it will protect you. Good News Translation Do not abandon wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will keep you safe. International Standard Version Do not abandon her, and she will protect you. Love her, and she will watch over you. Majority Standard Bible Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. NET Bible Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you. New Heart English Bible Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you. Webster's Bible Translation Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. World English Bible Don’t forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo not forsake her, and she preserves you, "" Love her, and she keeps you. Young's Literal Translation Forsake her not, and she doth preserve thee, Love her, and she doth keep thee. Smith's Literal Translation Thou shalt not forsake her, and she will watch thee: love her, and she will guard thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleForsake her not, and she shall keep thee: love her, and she shall preserve thee. Catholic Public Domain Version Do not send her away, and she will guard you. Love her, and she will preserve you. New American Bible Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will safeguard you; New Revised Standard Version Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDo not forsake her, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will save you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Do not forsake her that she may keep you; love her that she may deliver you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Forsake her not, and she will preserve thee; Love her, and she will keep thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation And forsake it not, and it shall cleave to thee: love it, and it shall keep thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Father's Instruction…5Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them. 6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. 7Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.… Cross References James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Proverbs 2:10-11 For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul. / Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you, Proverbs 3:13-18 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ... Proverbs 8:35-36 For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD. / But he who fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death.” Proverbs 9:10-11 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. / For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life. Ecclesiastes 7:12 For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Colossians 2:2-3 that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 1 Corinthians 1:24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Proverbs 1:33 But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.” Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. Proverbs 19:8 He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success. Proverbs 23:23 Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding. Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure. Matthew 7:24-25 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Treasury of Scripture Forsake her not, and she shall preserve you: love her, and she shall keep you. love Proverbs 4:21,22 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart… Proverbs 2:10-12 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; … Ephesians 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, Jump to Previous Forsake Guard Love Preserve Protect Safe Watch WisdomJump to Next Forsake Guard Love Preserve Protect Safe Watch WisdomProverbs 4 1. persuades to wisdom14. and to show wickedness 20. He exhorts to sanctification Do not forsake wisdom This phrase emphasizes the importance of remaining steadfast in the pursuit of wisdom. In the biblical context, wisdom is often personified as a woman, highlighting its nurturing and protective qualities. The exhortation to not forsake wisdom echoes the covenantal language found throughout the Old Testament, where Israel is repeatedly urged to remain faithful to God’s commandments (Deuteronomy 6:5-6). Wisdom, in this sense, is not merely intellectual knowledge but a deep, spiritual understanding that aligns with God’s will. The call to not forsake wisdom is akin to the call to remain faithful to God, as wisdom is seen as a divine attribute (Proverbs 2:6). and she will preserve you love her and she will guard you Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was known for his wisdom, which he received from God. He is addressing his son, imparting wisdom as a father to a child. 2. Wisdom (Chokmah in Hebrew) Personified as a woman in Proverbs, wisdom is depicted as a guide and protector. The Hebrew word "chokmah" implies skill, insight, and moral understanding. 3. The Path of Life While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the broader context of Proverbs 4 speaks of life as a journey where wisdom acts as a guide. Teaching Points The Value of WisdomWisdom is not just knowledge but the application of God's truth in our lives. It is invaluable and should be sought after diligently. Wisdom as a Protector Embracing wisdom provides spiritual protection. Just as a guard shields from harm, wisdom shields us from the pitfalls of foolish decisions. Active Pursuit of Wisdom We are called to actively seek and love wisdom. This requires intentionality in studying God's Word and applying it to our lives. Wisdom in Relationships Wisdom guides us in our interactions with others, promoting peace and understanding. It helps us navigate complex social dynamics with grace. Wisdom and Obedience Obedience to God's commands is a demonstration of wisdom. As we obey, we align ourselves with God's will, which leads to preservation and protection. 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Hebrew Do notאַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not forsake [wisdom], תַּעַזְבֶ֥הָ (ta·‘az·ḇe·hā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit and she will preserve you; וְתִשְׁמְרֶ֑ךָּ (wə·ṯiš·mə·re·kā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person feminine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to love her, אֱהָבֶ֥הָ (’ĕ·hā·ḇe·hā) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f and she will guard you. וְתִצְּרֶֽךָּ׃ (wə·ṯiṣ·ṣə·re·kā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person feminine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep Links Proverbs 4:6 NIVProverbs 4:6 NLT Proverbs 4:6 ESV Proverbs 4:6 NASB Proverbs 4:6 KJV Proverbs 4:6 BibleApps.com Proverbs 4:6 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 4:6 Chinese Bible Proverbs 4:6 French Bible Proverbs 4:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 4:6 Don't forsake her and she will preserve (Prov. 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