Proverbs 4:7
Proverbs 4:7 — The New International Version (NIV)
7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7 — English Standard Version (ESV)
7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom,
and whatever you get, get insight.
Proverbs 4:7 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:
And with all thy getting get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7 — New Living Translation (NLT)
7 Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!
And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.
Proverbs 4:7 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
7 Wisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7 — New Century Version (NCV)
7 Wisdom is the most important thing; so get wisdom.
If it costs everything you have, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7 — American Standard Version (ASV)
7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom;
Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
7 The beginning of wisdom is, Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get intelligence.
Proverbs 4:7 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
7 The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom.
Acquire understanding with all that you have.
Proverbs 4:7 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
7 Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom.
And whatever else you get, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom,
and whatever else you get, get insight.
Proverbs 4:7 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
7 The beginning of wisdom: Get wisdom!
With all that is in your possession, gain insight.
Proverbs 4:7 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
7 Wisdom is best. So get wisdom.
No matter what it costs, get understanding.