Old Testament · VERSE 16

Proverbs 16:16

King James Version

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

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Proverbs 16:14

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

Proverbs 16:16SELECTED VERSE

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

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