Proverbs 7:4 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Say to wisdom, `My sister Thou [art].` And cry to understanding, `Kinswoman!`
English ASV
Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; And call understanding thy kinswoman:
English Amplified
Say to skillful and godly Wisdom, You are my sister, and regard understanding or insight as your intimate friend--
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
Say to skillful and godly Wisdom, You are my sister, and regard understanding or insight as your intimate friend–
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kinsman,
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your relative.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister, and call intelligence [thy] kinswoman:
English EASY 2024
Love wisdom in the same way that you love your sister. Be very careful to understand what is right.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Treat wisdom like the woman you love and knowledge like the one dearest to you.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call insight your intimate friend,
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Treat wisdom as your sister, and insight as your closest friend.
English God's Word - GW 1995
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister." Give the name "my relative" to understanding
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call understanding [your] relative.
English KJV 1611
Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:
English LSB
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call understanding your intimate friend;
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kin,
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," And call understanding your intimate friend;
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Say to Wisdom, "You are my sister!" call Understanding, "Friend!"
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding a close relative,
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister." Call understanding a member of your family.
English NIV
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call understanding your kinsman;
English NKJ 1982
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call understanding your nearest kin,
English NLT
Love wisdom like a sister; make insight a beloved member of your family.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call insight your intimate friend,
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
Say to wisdom, “I love you,” and to understanding, “You’re my sweetheart.”
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call insight your intimate friend;
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
Love wisdom like a sweetheart; make her a beloved member of your family.
English Tyndale 1537
Say unto wisdom: Thou art my sister, and call understanding thy kinswoman: