Proverbs 4 - NLT & NCB

Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them. Proverbs 4:5

Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them. Proverbs 4:5	Acquire wisdom and gain understanding; never forget or turn aside from my words. wisdom understanding Word of God
Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. Proverbs 4:7	The beginning of wisdom is: acquire wisdom, and no matter what the cost, acquire understanding. wisdom understanding

My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life. Proverbs 4:10	Listen, my son, and take my words to heart, and the years of your life will be multiplied. Word of God obedience law
I will teach you wisdom’s ways and lead you in straight paths. Proverbs 4:11	I have instructed you in the ways of wisdom and led you along the paths of righteousness. wisdom learning righteousness
My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart. Proverbs 4:20-21	My son, concentrate attentively on my words; pay heed to the instructions I pass on to you. Do not let them slip from your mind; keep them forever in your heart. listening Word of God heart
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23	Guard your heart with all possible vigilance, for from it flow the wellsprings of life. life heart protection
Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Proverbs 4:24	Turn away from the mouth that deceives and keep your distance from lips that mislead. speaking truth lying
Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Proverbs 4:25	Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze on what lies before you. honesty reliability righteousness
Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Proverbs 4:26	Ensure that the path you tread is level, and then your ways will be sure. life thoughts
Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. Proverbs 4:27	Do not swerve either to the right or to the left; keep your foot far from evil. evil righteousness following