7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom.

Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you;

embrace her, and she will honor you.

9 She will give you a garland to grace your head

and present you with a glorious crown.”

7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:

And with all thy getting get understanding.

8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee:

She shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace:

A crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

7 Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!

And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.

8 If you prize wisdom, she will make you great.

Embrace her, and she will honor you.

9 She will place a lovely wreath on your head;

she will present you with a beautiful crown.”

7 Wisdom is the principal thing;

Therefore get wisdom.

And in all your getting, get understanding.

8 Exalt her, and she will promote you;

She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.

9 She will place on your head an ornament of grace;

A crown of glory she will deliver to you.”

7 Wisdom is the most important thing; so get wisdom.

If it costs everything you have, get understanding.

8 Treasure wisdom, and it will make you great;

hold on to it, and it will bring you honor.

9 It will be like flowers in your hair

and like a beautiful crown on your head.”

7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom;

Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

8 Exalt her, and she will promote thee;

She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.

9 She will give to thy head a chaplet of grace;

A crown of beauty will she deliver to thee.

7 The beginning of wisdom is, Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get intelligence. 8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee; she shall bring thee to honour when thou dost embrace her. 9 She shall give to thy head a garland of grace; a crown of glory will she bestow upon thee.

7 The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom. 

Acquire understanding with all that you have. 

8 Cherish wisdom. 

It will raise you up. 

It will bring you honor when you embrace it. 

9 It will give you a graceful garland for your head. 

It will hand you a beautiful crown.” 

7 Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom.

And whatever else you get, get understanding.

8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you;

if you embrace her, she will honor you.

9 She will place a garland of grace on your head;

she will give you a crown of beauty.”

7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom,

and whatever else you get, get insight.

8 Prize her highly, and she will exalt you;

she will honor you if you embrace her.

9 She will place on your head a fair garland;

she will bestow on you a beautiful crown.”

7 The beginning of wisdom: Get wisdom!

With all that is in your possession, gain insight.

8 Cherish her and she will exalt you;

she will honor you if you embrace her.

9 She will give a garland for your head;

she shall bestow a crown of glory upon you.”

7 Wisdom is best. So get wisdom.

No matter what it costs, get understanding.

8 Value wisdom, and she will lift you up.

Hold her close, and she will honor you.

9 She will set a beautiful crown on your head.

She will give you a glorious crown.”

7 “The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom;

And with all your acquiring, get understanding.

8 “Prize her, and she will exalt you;

She will honor you if you embrace her.

9 “She will place on your head a garland of grace;

She will present you with a crown of beauty.”