Proverbs 4:5-7

Get wisdom, get understanding:

Forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee:

Love her, and she shall keep thee.

Wisdom is the principal thing;

Therefore get wisdom:

And with all thy getting get understanding.

It is not knowledge merely which the soul needs, but the wisdom and intelligence to use knowledge aright. This is the principal thing, and this he impresses on the young. Wisdom will preserve from folly, and if truly loved, will keep the feet of her disciple.

(Commentary by H.A. Ironside)