Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: And with all thy getting get understanding.
In context
4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: Keep my commandments, and live. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: Forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 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. 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.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 4:7 in the NIV
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 4:7 in the ESV
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.