Proverbs 4:7 bbe — The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.

Bible in Basic English

"The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge."

— Proverbs 4:7, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 4 — Context

And he gave me teaching, saying to me, Keep my words in your heart; keep my rules so that you may have life:

Get wisdom, get true knowledge; keep it in memory, do not be turned away from the words of my mouth.

Do not give her up, and she will keep you; give her your love, and she will make you safe.

The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.

Put her in a high place, and you will be lifted up by her; she will give you honour, when you give her your love.

She will put a crown of grace on your head, giving you a head-dress of glory.

Give ear, O my son, and let your heart be open to my sayings; and long life will be yours.

Proverbs 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 4:7 say?

Proverbs 4:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.”

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 (BBE): “The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.” 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.

Proverbs 4:7 bbe — The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.

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