Proverbs 4:13
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. The father recalls his own father's instruction urging him to get wisdom above all else and cherish her so she will protect him. He contrasts the path of the righteous, which shines brighter until full day, with the way of …
Other Translations
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: Keep her; for she is thy life.
Lay hold on instruction, do not desist, Keep her, for she <FI>is<Fi> thy life.
Take learning in your hands, do not let her go: keep her, for she is your life.
Cross References
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
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For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life …
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time …
And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And …
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose …