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


In Context

4 he taught me and said, "Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live.

5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.

6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.

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

8 Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.

9 She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor."

Proverbs 4:7 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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