Proverbs 16:16

New King James Version

How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Cross References

Psalm 119:127

Therefore I love Your commandments More than gold, yes, than fine gold!

Proverbs 2:4

If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures;

Proverbs 3:13

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding;

Proverbs 3:14

For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold.

Proverbs 4:5

Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

Proverbs 4:7

Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

Proverbs 8:19

My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold, And my revenue than choice silver.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, But the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.

Matthew 16:26

For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Luke 12:21

“So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”