Proverbs 16:16

New International Version

How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!

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Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold,

and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,

Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,

for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver.

Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.

What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?

“This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.”