Proverbs
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7
Proverbs 4:7 (KJV) speaks to wisdom, discernment, and seeking God — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.”
Proverbs 11:14“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.”
Proverbs 15:22“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
James 1:5“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6“Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.”
Proverbs 4:26“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.”
Proverbs 4:5
Common questions
What does Proverbs 4:7 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 4:7 reads: "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." The verse speaks to wisdom, discernment, and seeking God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 4:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." is Proverbs 4:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 4:7?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 4:7 include Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 15:22, and James 1:5. Reading them alongside Proverbs 4:7 deepens the theme of wisdom.
How can I pray with Proverbs 4:7?
Read Proverbs 4:7 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.