Proverbs 16:16

Julia E. Smith Translation 1876

The obtaining of wisdom how good above gold and the obtaining of understanding to be chosen above silver.

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For this I loved thy commands above gold, and above fine gold.

If thou wilt seek her as silver, and dig for her as hidden treasure;

Happy the man finding wisdom; and the man shall bring forth understanding.

For good her gain above the gain of silver, and her increase above gold.

Obtain wisdom, obtain understanding: thou shalt not forget, and thou shalt not decline from the words of my mouth.

Wisdom the beginning; obtain wisdom, and with all thine acquisition, obtain understanding.

My fruit is good above gold, and above pure gold; and my gain above tried silver.

For in the shadow, wisdom; in the shadow, silver: and the excellence of knowledge is wisdom shall preserve alive those possessing it

For what is a man profited, if he should gain the whole world, and injure his soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

So he treasuring up for himself, and not rich toward God.