6 Do not forsake her, and she will keep you;

love her, and she will guard you.

7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom,

and whatever you get, get insight.

6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee:

Love her, and she shall keep thee.

7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:

And with all thy getting get understanding.

6 Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you.

Love her, and she will guard you.

7 Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!

And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.

6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;

Love her, and she will keep you.

7 Wisdom is the principal thing;

Therefore get wisdom.

And in all your getting, get understanding.

6 Hold on to wisdom, and it will take care of you.

Love it, and it will keep you safe.

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

If it costs everything you have, get understanding.

6 Forsake her not, and she will preserve thee;

Love her, and she will keep thee.

7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom;

Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

6 Forsake her not, and she shall keep thee; love her, and she shall preserve thee. 7 The beginning of wisdom is, Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get intelligence.

6 Do not abandon wisdom, and it will watch over you. 

Love wisdom, and it will protect you. 

7 The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom. 

Acquire understanding with all that you have. 

6 Don’t abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you;

love her, and she will guard you.

7 Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom.

And whatever else you get, get understanding.

6 Do not forsake her, and she will keep you;

love her, and she will guard you.

7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom,

and whatever else you get, get insight.

6 Do not forsake her—then she will guard you;

love her and she will keep you.

7 The beginning of wisdom: Get wisdom!

With all that is in your possession, gain insight.

6 Stay close to wisdom, and she will keep you safe.

Love her, and she will watch over you.

7 Wisdom is best. So get wisdom.

No matter what it costs, get understanding.

6 “Do not forsake her, and she will guard you;

Love her, and she will watch over you.

7 “The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom;

And with all your acquiring, get understanding.