Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleWisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Young's Literal Translation The first thing [is] wisdom—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. New American Standard Bible "The beginning of wisdom [is]: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding. King James Bible | ||||||||||||