Proverbs 4:7–10
7 pThe beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom,
and whatever you get, get ginsight.
8 Prize her highly, and she will exalt you;
she will qhonor you rif you embrace her.
9 She will place on your head sa graceful garland;
she will bestow on you a beautiful crown.”
10 fHear, tmy son, and accept my words,
that uthe years of your life may be many.
Proverbs 4:7–10 — The New International Version (NIV)
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.”
10 Listen, my son, accept what I say,
and the years of your life will be many.
Proverbs 4:7–10 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
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.
10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings;
And the years of thy life shall be many.
Proverbs 4:7–10 — New Living Translation (NLT)
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.”
10 My child, listen to me and do as I say,
and you will have a long, good life.
Proverbs 4:7–10 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
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.”
10 Hear, my son, and receive my sayings,
And the years of your life will be many.
Proverbs 4:7–10 — New Century Version (NCV)
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.”
10 My child, listen and accept what I say.
Then you will have a long life.
Proverbs 4:7–10 — American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings;
And the years of thy life shall be many.
Proverbs 4:7–10 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
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. 10 Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be multiplied.
Proverbs 4:7–10 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
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.”
10 My son,
listen and accept my words,
and they will multiply the years of your life.
Proverbs 4:7–10 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
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.”
10 Listen, my son. Accept my words,
and you will live many years.
Proverbs 4:7–10 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
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.”
10 Hear, my child, and accept my words,
that the years of your life may be many.
Proverbs 4:7–10 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
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.”
10 Listen, my child, take my sayings,
and the years of your life shall be great.
Proverbs 4:7–10 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
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.”
10 My son, listen. Accept what I say.
Then you will live for many years.
Proverbs 4:7–10 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
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.”
10 Hear, my son, and accept my sayings
And the years of your life will be many.