Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 4:7
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 4:7 Context
4He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. 5Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. 7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. 8Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. 9She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee. 10Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
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Translation Details for Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Other Translations for Proverbs 4:7
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 4:7
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 4:7
4:7 With all - Even with the price of all.
Wisedome is the principall thing, therefore get wisedome: and with all thy getting, get vnderstanding.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"The beginning of wisdom {is:} Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Wisdom `is' the principal thing; `therefore' get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.
- Basic English Bible
The beginning of wisdom [is], Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get intelligence.
- Darby Bible
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
- Webster's Bible
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
- World English Bible
The first thing [is] wisdom -- get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The beginning of wisdom is: Get wisdom; yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible