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Proverbs 16:16–17

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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.
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From verse 16

  1. Matthew 16:26Rank 1 from verse 16
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    26For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

  2. Proverbs 8:10–11Rank 2 from verse 16
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    10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

  3. Proverbs 8:19Rank 3 from verse 16
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    19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

  4. Luke 12:21Rank 4 from verse 16
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    21So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

  5. Ecclesiastes 7:12Rank 5 from verse 16
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    12For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

From verse 17

  1. Isaiah 35:8Rank 1 from verse 17
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    8And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

  2. Proverbs 10:9Rank 2 from verse 17
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    9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

  3. Proverbs 19:16Rank 3 from verse 17
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    16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

  4. Jude 1:21Rank 4 from verse 17
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    21Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

  5. Proverbs 4:24–27Rank 5 from verse 17
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    24Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.

    25Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.

    26Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.

    27Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.

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Proverbs 16:16

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better

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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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get

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To procure; to obtain; to gain possession of, by almost any means.

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

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silver

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A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.

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Proverbs 16:17

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upright

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1. Honest, just, or morally right; also a person so characterized. 2. Straight, erect, or standing up.

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depart

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1. To leave, go away, or move from a place or person. 2. To cease to remain, be removed, disappear, or pass away. 3. To turn or separate from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. To leave earthly life or this world.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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evil

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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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soul

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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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15In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

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

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

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18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

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