Proverbs 4:7

A Father’s Instruction

6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. 7Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. 8Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.

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Berean Standard Bible
Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
American Standard Version (1901)
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
Bible in Basic English
The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.
Douay-Rheims 1899
The beginning of wisdom, get wisdom, and with all thy possession purchase prudence.
Free Bible Version
The first thing in becoming wise is to get wisdom! Whatever else you gain, gain insight.
Geneva Bible 1599
Wisedome is the beginning: get wisedome therefore: and aboue all thy possession get vnderstanding.
King James (Authorized) Version
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
One Unity Resource Bible
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
Translation for Translators
The most important thing that you can do is to get wisdom. Even if you obtain many other things, the best thing is to know what things are wise.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom and spend all you own so you can get understanding.
Noah Webster Bible
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
World English Bible
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
The first thing [is] wisdom — get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.