Proverbs 4:7 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

The first thing [is] wisdom -- get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.

English ASV

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

English Amplified

The beginning of Wisdom is: get Wisdom (skillful and godly Wisdom)! [For skillful and godly Wisdom is the principal thing.] And with all you have gotten, get understanding (discernment, comprehension, and interpretation). [James 1:5.]

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

The beginning of Wisdom is: get Wisdom (skillful and godly Wisdom)! [For skillful and godly Wisdom is the principal thing.] And with all you have gotten, get understanding (discernment, comprehension, and interpretation). [James 1:5.]

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Wisdom is supreme — so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

The beginning of wisdom [is], Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get intelligence.

English EASY 2024

Learn to be wise, because wisdom is the most important thing to have. Make sure that you learn to understand things well.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

"The first step to becoming wise is to look for wisdom, so use everything you have to get understanding.

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight.

English God's Word - GW 1995

The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding with all that you have.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Wisdom is supreme-- so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding.

English KJV 1611

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

English LSB

The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, acquire understanding.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

The beginning of wisdom is this: get wisdom, and with all your possessions, get understanding.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

"The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

The beginning of wisdom is: get wisdom; at the cost of all you have, get understanding.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Wisdom is supreme — so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Wisdom is best. So get wisdom. No matter what it costs, get understanding.

English NIV

Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

English NKJ 1982

Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

English NLT

Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And whatever else you do, get good judgment.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Wisdom is the most valuable commodity—so buy it! Revelation-knowledge is what you need—so invest in it!

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And with your wisdom, develop common sense and good judgment.

English Tyndale 1537

The chief point of wisdom is, that thou be willing to obtain wisdom, and before all thy goods to get the understanding.

Proverbs 4:7 — Compare Translations