Proverbs 1:2

1:2 To learn wisdom and moral instruction,

and to discern wise counsel.

Proverbs 9:6

9:6 Abandon your foolish ways so that you may live,

and proceed in the way of understanding.”

Proverbs 4:1

Admonition to Follow Righteousness and Avoid Wickedness

4:1 Listen, children, to a father’s instruction,

and pay attention so that you may gain discernment.

Proverbs 4:7

4:7 Wisdom is supreme – so acquire wisdom,

and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

Proverbs 8:14

8:14 Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me;

I possess understanding and might.

Proverbs 9:10

9:10 The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord,

and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 4:5

4:5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding;

do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

Proverbs 16:16

16:16 How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold;

to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.