Verse Comparison: Proverbs 4:7
American Standard Version
Wisdom `is' the principal thing; `therefore' get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
Amplified® Bible
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).
Contemporary English Version
The best thing about Wisdom is Wisdom herself; good sense is more important than anything else.
Darby English Version
The beginning of wisdom [is], Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get intelligence.
Good News Bible
Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight.
King James Version
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
New American Standard Bible
"The beginning of wisdom {is:} Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.
New International Version
Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
New King James Version
Wisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
" The beginning of wisdom consists of acquiring wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.
Revised Standard Version
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.
Young's Literal Translation
The first thing `is' wisdom -- get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.