Proverbs 4:7 asv — Wisdomisthe principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

American Standard Version

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

— Proverbs 4:7, American Standard Version

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Proverbs 4 — Context

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And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;

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Get wisdom, get understanding; Forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth;

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

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

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

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She will give to thy head a chaplet of grace; A crown of beauty will she deliver to thee.

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Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of thy life shall be many.

Proverbs 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 4:7 say?
Proverbs 4:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “Wisdomisthe principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding. ”
Where is Proverbs 4:7 in the Bible?
Proverbs 4:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 4, verse 7.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 4:7.
What translation should I read Proverbs 4:7 in?
Proverbs 4:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 4:7?
Proverbs 4:7 reads (ASV): “Wisdomisthe principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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