Proverbs 16:16-24

¹⁶How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

¹⁷The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: And whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.

²¹The wise in heart shall be called prudent: And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²²Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: But the instruction of fools is folly.

²³The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.