The Primacy of Wisdom and Humility

Proverbs 16:16-24

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

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

¶ Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

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

¶ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

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

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

¶ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

¶ Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.