- New International Version
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
- New Living Translation
Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.
- English Standard Version
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.
- Berean Standard Bible
Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
- King James Bible
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
- New King James Version
Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.
- New American Standard Bible
“The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your possessions, acquire understanding.
- NASB 1995
“The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.
- NASB 1977
“The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.
- Amplified Bible
“The beginning of wisdom is: Get [skillful and godly] wisdom [it is preeminent]! And with all your acquiring, get understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation].
- Christian Standard Bible
Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding.
- Holman Christian Standard Bible
Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding.
- American Standard Version
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
- Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Wisdom is the summit; get wisdom, and with all your possessions purchase understanding.
- Contemporary English Version
The best thing about Wisdom is Wisdom herself; good sense is more important than anything else.
- Douay-Rheims Bible
The beginning of wisdom, get wisdom, and with all thy possession purchase prudence.
- Good News Translation
Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight.
- International Standard Version
Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, and with all your effort work to acquire understanding.
- JPS Tanakh 1917
The beginning of wisdom is: Get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
- Literal Standard Version
The first thing [is] wisdom—get wisdom, And with all your getting get understanding.
- New American Bible
The beginning of wisdom is: get wisdom; whatever else you get, get understanding.
- NET Bible
Wisdom is supreme–so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
- New Revised Standard Version
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight.
- New Heart English Bible
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
- World English Bible
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
- Young’s Literal Translation
The first thing is wisdom — get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.
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