Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Wisdom is the principal thing, the foremost and first-importance pursuit to actively get, and with all getting, with everything else gained, understanding is to be gained. It is the chief thing to seek and to acquire along with every other pursuit. True wisdom is the right use of knowledge and of every ability and power, the best use of all one's powers. True education gives this wisdom by teaching that right and best use.
Goodness and noble character matter more than mere information or intellectual achievement, and training is to cultivate goodness and character above those things. Such training guides a person's duties to self, to the world, and to God. The wisdom called for is knowledge of God's plan to restore people to harmony with Him and to shape them to reflect Christ's character, so learning that plan and obeying its requirements come first. This wisdom is worth more than silver and gold and rubies and every other desired thing.
The words that follow show that embracing and honoring wisdom brings promotion and honor. In this setting wisdom is worth more than making a show, for humble work done for God counts for more than work marked by bustle, show, and self-importance. The verse directs the reader to consider and follow the wisdom taught in Proverbs chapters 2 through 4.
Wisdom is the principal thing, the foremost and first-importance pursuit to actively get, and with all getting, with everything else gained, understanding is to be gained. It is the chief thing to seek and to acquire along with every other pursuit. True wisdom is the right use of knowledge and of every ability and power, the best use of all one's powers. True education gives this wisdom by teaching that right and best use.
Goodness and noble character matter more than mere information or intellectual achievement, and training is to cultivate goodness and character above those things. Such training guides a person's duties to self, to the world, and to God. The wisdom called for is knowledge of God's plan to restore people to harmony with Him and to shape them to reflect Christ's character, so learning that plan and obeying its requirements come first. This wisdom is worth more than silver and gold and rubies and every other desired thing.
The words that follow show that embracing and honoring wisdom brings promotion and honor. In this setting wisdom is worth more than making a show, for humble work done for God counts for more than work marked by bustle, show, and self-importance. The verse directs the reader to consider and follow the wisdom taught in Proverbs chapters 2 through 4.