Proverbs 16:16

Young's Literal Translation 1862

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.'