NIV: The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
NAS: "The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.
KJV: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
GWT: The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding with all that you have.
ASV: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
BBE: The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.
DBY: The beginning of wisdom is, Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get intelligence.
DRB: The beginning of wisdom, get wisdom, and with all thy possession purchase prudence.
WBS: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
WEB: Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
YLT: The first thing is wisdom -- get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.
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