Proverbs 16:16

Young's Literal Translation 1898

To get wisdom — how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!

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Therefore I have loved Thy commands Above gold — even fine gold.

If thou dost seek her as silver, And as hid treasures searchest for her,

O the happiness of a man [who] hath found wisdom, And of a man [who] bringeth forth understanding.

For better [is] her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold — her increase.

Get wisdom, get understanding, Do not forget, nor turn away From the sayings of my mouth.

The first thing [is] wisdom — get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.

Better [is] my fruit than gold, even fine gold, And mine increase than choice silver.

For wisdom [is] a defense, money [is] a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom [is], She reviveth her possessors.

for what is a man profited if he may gain the whole world, but of his life suffer loss? or what shall a man give as an exchange for his life?

so [is] he who is treasuring up to himself, and is not rich toward God.’