7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.


In Context

4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.

7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

Proverbs 4:7 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

4:7Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

4:7The beginning of wisdom, get wisdom, and with all thy possession purchase prudence.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:7The beginning of wisdom is, Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get intelligence.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

4:7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: yea, with all thou hast gotten get understanding.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:7Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

4:7The first thing is wisdom — get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding.