Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom Is the Principal Thing

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Proverbs 4:7 (KJV) Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Wisdom is the chief thing. Its fundamental principle is to fear God. This is the beginning of wisdom – Ecclesiastes 7:12 (KJV) For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

Understanding the ways of God and hearkening in obedience of God’s revealed way is wisdom – Proverbs 16:16 (KJV) How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

By way of illustration, the man who pulled down barns to build bigger barns lack wisdom and understanding – Luke 12:20 (KJV) But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? Amen.