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

Grow in wisdom, and she shall promote thee; she shall bring thee to honour when thou hast embraced her.

She shall give to thine head an increase of grace; a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

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The beginning of wisdom is this: Get[a] wisdom.
    Though it cost all(A) you have,[b] get understanding.(B)
Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
    embrace her, and she will honor you.(C)
She will give you a garland to grace your head
    and present you with a glorious crown.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 4:7 Or Wisdom is supreme; therefore get
  2. Proverbs 4:7 Or wisdom. / Whatever else you get