Proverbs 16:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Wisdom is worth much more than gold. Understanding is worth much more than silver.

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It is worth nothing for you to have the whole world if you yourself are lost. You could never pay enough to buy back your life.

What I give is better than fine gold. What I produce is better than pure silver.

Wisdom and money can protect you. But knowledge gained through wisdom is even better—it can save your life.

“The first step to becoming wise is to look for wisdom, so use everything you have to get understanding.

“This is how it will be for anyone who saves things only for himself. To God that person is not rich.”

I love your commands more than gold, more than the purest gold.

Profit that comes from wisdom is better than silver and even the finest gold.

Try to get wisdom and understanding. Don’t forget my teaching or ignore what I say.

Look for wisdom like silver. Search for it like hidden treasure.

Those who find wisdom are fortunate; they will be blessed when they gain understanding.