Proverbs 16:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It's much better to be wise and sensible than to be rich.

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Your laws mean more to me than the finest gold.

Search for wisdom as you would search for silver or hidden treasure.

God blesses everyone who has wisdom and common sense.

Wisdom is worth more than silver; it makes you much richer than gold.

Be wise and learn good sense; remember my teachings and do what I say.

The best thing about Wisdom is Wisdom herself; good sense is more important than anything else.

What you receive from me is more valuable than even the finest gold or the purest silver.

Wisdom will protect you just like money; knowledge with good sense will lead you to life.

What will you gain, if you own the whole world but destroy yourself? What would you give to get back your soul?

“This is what happens to people who store up everything for themselves, but are poor in the sight of God.”