Devine Scripture

Proverbs 4:7

Proverbs chapter 4 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Wisdomisthe principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Wisdomisthe principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

Context

v.6Forsake her not, and she will preserve thee; Love her, and she will keep thee.

v.7This passage

v.8Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Philippians 3:8

    Yea verily, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but refuse, that I may gain Christ,

  • Psalms 119:104

    Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way. נ NUN.

  • Ecclesiastes 9:16

    Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

  • Proverbs 16:16

    How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

  • Luke 12:20

    But God said unto him, Thou foolish one, this night is thy soul required of thee; and the things which thou hast prepared, whose shall they be?

  • Psalms 49:16

    Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased: