Proverbs 4:7
King James Version (KJV)
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
World English Bible (WEB)
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7 Cross References
For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
