Bible Cross References
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Psalm 39:4
" LORD, how long will I live? When will I die? Tell me how soon my life will end."
Deuteronomy 32:29
They fail to see why they were defeated; they cannot understand what happened.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Work hard at whatever you do, because there will be no action, no thought, no knowledge, no wisdom in the world of the dead---and that is where you are going.
Luke 12:35-40
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"Be ready for whatever comes, dressed for action and with your lamps lit,
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like servants who are waiting for their master to come back from a wedding feast. When he comes and knocks, they will open the door for him at once.
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How happy are those servants whose master finds them awake and ready when he returns! I tell you, he will take off his coat, have them sit down, and will wait on them.
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How happy they are if he finds them ready, even if he should come at midnight or even later!
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And you can be sure that if the owner of a house knew the time when the thief would come, he would not let the thief break into his house.
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And you, too, must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you are not expecting him."
John 9:4
As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me; night is coming when no one can work.
Ephesians 5:16
Make good use of every opportunity you have, because these are evil days.
Ephesians 5:17
Don't be fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do.
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Job 28:28
God said to us humans, "To be wise, you must have reverence for the Lord. To understand, you must turn from evil."
Proverbs 2:2-6
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Listen to what is wise and try to understand it.
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Yes, beg for knowledge; plead for insight.
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Look for it as hard as you would for silver or some hidden treasure.
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If you do, you will know what it means to fear the LORD and you will succeed in learning about God.
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It is the LORD who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 3:13-18
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Happy is anyone who becomes wise---who comes to have understanding.
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There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth more to you than gold.
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Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it.
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Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honor.
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Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it.
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Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.
Proverbs 4:5
Get wisdom and insight! Do not forget or ignore what I say.
Proverbs 4:7
Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight.
Proverbs 7:1-4
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My child, remember what I say and never forget what I tell you to do.
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Do what I say, and you will live. Be as careful to follow my teaching as you are to protect your eyes.
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Keep my teaching with you all the time; write it on your heart.
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Treat wisdom as your sister, and insight as your closest friend.
Proverbs 8:32-36
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"Now, young people, listen to me. Do as I say, and you will be happy.
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Listen to what you are taught. Be wise; do not neglect it.
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Those who listen to me will be happy--- those who stay at my door every day, waiting at the entrance to my home.
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Those who find me find life, and the LORD will be pleased with them.
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Those who do not find me hurt themselves; anyone who hates me loves death."
Proverbs 16:16
It is better---much better---to have wisdom and knowledge than gold and silver.
Proverbs 18:1
People who do not get along with others are interested only in themselves; they will disagree with what everyone else knows is right.
Proverbs 18:2
A fool does not care whether he understands a thing or not; all he wants to do is show how smart he is.
Proverbs 22:17
Listen, and I will teach you what the wise have said. Study their teachings,
Proverbs 23:12
Pay attention to your teacher and learn all you can.
Proverbs 23:23
Truth, wisdom, learning, and good sense---these are worth paying for, but too valuable for you to sell.