This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Wisdom 6:17 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202117 The beginning of wisdom is the most sincere desire for instruction, See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible17 The real beginning of wisdom is to desire instruction with all your heart. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version17 For she goes about seeking such as are worthy of her, and she reveals herself to them cheerfully in the ways, and meets them with all foresight. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version17 For she goeth about seeking such as are worthy of her, and she sheweth herself to them cheerfully in the ways, and meeteth them with all providence. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)17 Wisdom begins when you sincerely want to learn. To desire Wisdom is to love her; See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers17 For her true beginning is desire for instruction; and desire for instruction is love. See the chapter |