Verse (Click for Chapter) GOD'S WORD® Translation The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding with all that you have. American Standard Version Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding. Berean Study Bible Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Douay-Rheims Bible The beginning of wisdom, get wisdom, and with all thy possession purchase prudence. English Revised Version Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: yea, with all thou hast gotten get understanding. King James 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. Proverbs 4:7 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 4:7 NIVProverbs 4:7 NLT Proverbs 4:7 ESV Proverbs 4:7 NASB Proverbs 4:7 NKJV Proverbs 4:7 KJV |