Proverbs 4:7

Proverbs 4:7 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom.

Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

7“The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom;

And with all your possessions, acquire understanding.

7“The beginning of wisdom is: Get [skillful and godly] wisdom [it is preeminent]!

And with all your acquiring, get understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]. [James 1:5]

7Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom.

And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom;

Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

7Wisedome is the beginning: get wisedome therefore: and aboue all thy possession get vnderstanding.

7Wisdom is supreme.

Get wisdom.

Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

7To start being wise you must first get wisdom.

No matter what it costs, get understanding.

7Learn to be wise, because wisdom is the most important thing to have.

Make sure that you learn to understand things well.

7The first thing [is] wisdom—get wisdom, || And with all your getting get understanding.