Proverbs 16:16-18

¹⁶Becoming wise is better than aquiring gold; getting good understanding/insight is better than acquiring silver.

¹⁷Those whose behavior MET is good/right turn away from doing evil; those who guard their conduct MTY protect their lives.

¹⁸Being proud will ◄lead to your having/cause you to have► disasters; despising others will result in your being ruined.