Verse Comparison: Proverbs 4:7
American Standard Version
Wisdom `is' the principal thing; `therefore' get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
Amplified® Bible
The beginning of Wisdom is: get Wisdom (skillful and godly Wisdom)! [For skillful {and} godly Wisdom is the principal thing.] And with all you have gotten, get understanding (discernment, comprehension, and interpretation).
Darby English Version
The beginning of wisdom [is], Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get intelligence.
King James Version
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Revised Standard Version
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.
Young's Literal Translation
The first thing `is' wisdom -- get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.