Proverbs 16:16-24

The Primacy of Wisdom and Humility

Proverbs 16:16-24
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How much better than gold it is to gain wisdom! Yes, rather than money, choose to gain understanding.
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Avoiding evil is the highway of the upright; he who watches his step preserves his life.
18
Pride goes before destruction, and arrogance before failure.
19
Better to be humble among the poor than share the spoil with the proud.
20
He who has skill in a matter will succeed; he who trusts in ADONAI will be happy.
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A wise-hearted person is said to have discernment, and sweetness of speech adds to learning.
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Common sense is a fountain of life to one who has it, whereas fools are punished by their own folly.
23
The wise man's heart teaches his mouth, and to his lips it adds learning.
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Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the taste and healing for the body.
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