◄ Proverbs 4 ► New International Version Par ▾ Get Wisdom at Any Cost 1Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 3For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother. 5Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. 11I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission.