Proverbs 7:4

7:3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.

Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:

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Tell wisdom, “You are my sister.” Call understanding your relative,

Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:

Say to wisdom, You are my sister; and call understanding your kinswoman:

7:5 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.

What does Proverbs 7:4 mean?

Proverbs 7:4 is a verse in the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include אָמַר (ʼâmar), חׇכְמָה (chokmâh), אָחוֹת (ʼâchôwth). It connects to 9 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

Hebrew interlinear

Sayאָמַרʼâmar/aw-mar'/H559to say (used with great latitude)

unto

wisdom,חׇכְמָהchokmâh/khok-maw'/H2451wisdom (in a good sense)

Thou

art

sister;אָחוֹתʼâchôwth/aw-khoth'/H269a sister (used very widely (like brother), literally and figuratively)

and

callקָרָאqârâʼ/kaw-raw'/H7121to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

understandingבִּינָהbîynâh/bee-naw'/H998understanding

thy

kinswoman:מוֹדַעmôwdaʻ/mo-dah'/H4129an acquaintance

Commentary on Proverbs 7:4

HENRY_FULL · Proverbs 7:4

mon:" it is probable that David dictated it, or, rather, that it was by the blessed Spirit dictated to him, when, a little before he died, by divine direction he settled the succession, and gave orders to proclaim Solomon king, 1 Kings i. 30 , &c. But, though Solomon's name is here made use of, Christ's kingdom is here prophesied of under the type and figure of Solomon's. David knew what the divine oracle was, That "of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne," Acts ii. 30 . To him he here bears witness, and with the prospect of the glories of his kingdom he comforted himself in his dying moments when he foresaw that his house would not be so with God, not so great not so good, as he wished. David, in spirit, I. Begins with a short prayer for his successor, ver. 1 . II. He passes immediately into a long prediction of the glories of his reign, ver. 2-17 . And, III. He concludes with praise to the God of Israel, ver. 18-20 . In singing this psalm we must have an eye to Christ, praising him as a King, and pleasing ourselves with our happiness as his subjects. Prayer for Solomon. 1 Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. This verse is a prayer for the king, even the king's son. I. We may apply it to Solomon: Give him thy judgments, O God! and thy righteousness; make him a man, a king; make him a good man, a good king. 1. It is the prayer of a father for his child, a dying blessing, such as the patriarchs bequeathed to their children. The b

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

1 Kings 3:5

In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.

Job 34:19

How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.

Proverbs 7:12

Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)

Proverbs 12:5

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

Isaiah 11:3

And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: quick: Heb. scent or, smell

Isaiah 32:1

Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.

Isaiah 32:17

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

Jeremiah 33:15

In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.

Revelation 19:11

And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Proverbs 7:4.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.

Job 28:12

But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?

Job 28:20

Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?

Job 28:28

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

Numbers 22:5

He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me: face: Heb. eye

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What does Proverbs 7:4 say?

Proverbs 7:4 (King James Version) reads: "Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:"

Is Proverbs 7:4 in the Old or New Testament?

Proverbs 7:4 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Proverbs.

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