King James Bible
KJVWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 4:7
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 4:7 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The beginning of wisdom, get wisdom, and with all thy possession purchase prudence. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The beginning of wisdom is, Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get intelligence. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: yea, with all thou hast gotten get understanding. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. | |
World English BibleWEB | Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The first thing is wisdom — get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding. |
American Standard Version
ASVWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe beginning of wisdom, get wisdom, and with all thy possession purchase prudence.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe beginning of wisdom is, Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get intelligence.
English Revised Version
ERVWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: yea, with all thou hast gotten get understanding.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
World English Bible
WEBWisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe first thing is wisdom — get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.
American King James Version
AKJVWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding.
King James Bible
KJVWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
American Standard Version
ASVWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe beginning of wisdom, get wisdom, and with all thy possession purchase prudence.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe beginning of wisdom is, Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get intelligence.
English Revised Version
ERVWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: yea, with all thou hast gotten get understanding.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
World English Bible
WEBWisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe first thing is wisdom — get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.
American King James Version
AKJVWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding.