Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
The verse commands an active pursuit of wisdom and understanding as things to be sought after and obtained. Once gained, they are to be held fast and retained, not forgotten or let go. It further forbids turning aside from the spoken instruction that imparts them. This charge is to shape daily family life, governing how the home is ordered and how its members relate. It is likewise to govern conversation, directing what is said and how it is spoken.
The verse commands an active pursuit of wisdom and understanding as things to be sought after and obtained. Once gained, they are to be held fast and retained, not forgotten or let go. It further forbids turning aside from the spoken instruction that imparts them. This charge is to shape daily family life, governing how the home is ordered and how its members relate. It is likewise to govern conversation, directing what is said and how it is spoken.