Proverbs 4:13

¹Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, lest perhaps we drift away.

¹⁸She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.

²³Buy the truth, and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

²¹Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.

⁴⁷For it is no vain thing for you, because it is your life, and through this thing you shall prolong your days in the land, where you go over the Jordan to possess it.”

⁴²They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.

²³who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.

⁶⁸Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.

¹¹They overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life, even to death.

¹²For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.