NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon Wisdomchokmah (khok-maw') wisdom (in a good sense) -- skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit. is the principal thing re'shiyth (ray-sheeth') the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit) -- beginning, chief(-est), first(-fruits, part, time), principal thing. therefore get qanah (kaw-naw') to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own wisdom chokmah (khok-maw') wisdom (in a good sense) -- skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit. and with all thy getting qinyan (kin-yawn') creation, i.e. (concretely) creatures; also acquisition, purchase, wealth -- getting, goods, with money, riches, substance. get understanding biynah (bee-naw') understanding -- knowledge, meaning, perfectly, understanding, wisdom. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible "The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding. King James Bible Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Holman Christian Standard Bible Wisdom is supreme--so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding. International Standard Version Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, and with all your effort work to acquire understanding. NET Bible Wisdom is supreme--so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding! Aramaic Bible in Plain English Wisdom is the summit; get wisdom, and with all your possessions purchase understanding. GOD'S WORD® Translation The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding with all that you have. King James 2000 Bible Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding. Links Proverbs 4:7Proverbs 4:7 NIV Proverbs 4:7 NLT Proverbs 4:7 ESV Proverbs 4:7 NASB Proverbs 4:7 KJV |
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