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Proverbs 4:7

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Wisdom `is' the principal thing; `therefore' get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

    ASV

  • The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.

    BBE

  • The beginning of wisdom [is], Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get intelligence.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • The first thing `is' wisdom -- get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

    BSB

In context

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.

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