Proverbs 16:16

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How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!

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  • Prov 8:19 : 19 My fruit is better than fine gold, even pure gold, and my yield surpasses choice silver.
  • Prov 8:10-11 : 10 Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold. 11 For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
  • Job 28:13-28 : 13 Mankind does not know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. 14 The deep says, 'It is not in me,' and the sea declares, 'It is not with me.' 15 It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed in silver. 16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. 17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor is it exchanged for jewels of fine gold. 18 Coral and jasper are not worth mentioning; the price of wisdom is above pearls. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold. 20 But where does wisdom come from, and where is the place of understanding? 21 It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing and concealed from the birds of the sky. 22 Destruction and Death say, 'We have heard a rumor about it with our ears.' 23 God understands its way, and He knows its place. 24 For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. 25 When He gave weight to the wind and measured the waters by measure, 26 when He made a decree for the rain and a path for the thunderbolt, 27 then He saw it and declared it; He established it and also examined it. 28 And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'
  • Ps 119:127 : 127 Therefore, I love Your commandments more than gold, even pure gold.
  • Prov 3:15-18 : 15 She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire compares with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand, and in her left hand are riches and honor. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and those who hold her fast are blessed.
  • Prov 4:7 : 7 Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding.
  • Eccl 7:12 : 12 For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.
  • Matt 16:26 : 26 For what will it profit a person to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
  • Luke 12:21 : 21 So it is with one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 3:13-16
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    13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.

    14For the profit from wisdom is better than the profit from silver, and her gain than fine gold.

    15She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire compares with her.

    16Long life is in her right hand, and in her left hand are riches and honor.

  • Prov 8:10-11
    2 verses
    81%

    10Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

  • Prov 22:1
    79%

    1A good name is more desirable than great wealth; being esteemed is better than silver or gold.

  • Prov 4:7
    77%

    7Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding.

  • Prov 19:8
    76%

    8The one who acquires wisdom loves life, and the one who cherishes understanding will prosper.

  • Prov 8:19
    76%

    19My fruit is better than fine gold, even pure gold, and my yield surpasses choice silver.

  • Prov 16:20-23
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    75%

    20Whoever gives attention to a matter will find good, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

    21The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

    22Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

    23The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

  • Prov 15:16
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    16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and turmoil with it.

  • Eccl 7:11-12
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    11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and it is an advantage for those who see the light of day.

    12For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.

  • Prov 16:15
    74%

    15In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor is like a cloud bringing spring rain.

  • Prov 20:15
    74%

    15There is gold and an abundance of jewels, but lips of knowledge are a precious treasure.

  • Job 28:20
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    20But where does wisdom come from, and where is the place of understanding?

  • Ps 19:10
    74%

    10The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, and altogether righteous.

  • Prov 2:4
    73%

    4if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures,

  • Eccl 9:16
    73%

    16So I said, 'Wisdom is better than strength.' But the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.

  • Prov 16:8
    73%

    8Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.

  • Job 28:12
    73%

    12But where can wisdom be found, and where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 1:2
    73%

    2To know wisdom and discipline, to understand words of insight,

  • Prov 2:10-11
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    73%

    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

    11Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you,

  • Prov 16:17
    73%

    17The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.

  • Eccl 4:13
    73%

    13Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning.

  • Prov 17:16
    72%

    16Why should a fool pay for wisdom when he has no intention of understanding it?

  • Prov 2:6
    72%

    6For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Job 12:12
    72%

    12"Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days."

  • Prov 18:15
    72%

    15The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Job 34:16
    72%

    16If you have understanding, listen to this; pay attention to the sound of my words.

  • Prov 4:5
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    5Acquire wisdom; acquire understanding. Do not forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.

  • Prov 1:5-6
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    5Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

    6To understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.

  • Ezek 28:4
    72%

    4By your wisdom and understanding, you have made wealth for yourself, and you have gathered gold and silver into your treasuries.

  • Prov 19:1
    72%

    1Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.

  • Eccl 1:16
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    16I said to myself, 'Look, I have grown and increased in wisdom more than anyone who has ruled Jerusalem before me. I have experienced much wisdom and knowledge.'

  • Prov 24:14
    71%

    14In the same way, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

  • Prov 15:24
    71%

    24The path of life leads upward for the prudent, to keep them from descending to the grave.

  • Prov 28:6
    71%

    6Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in his ways and rich.

  • Prov 14:8
    71%

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 8:14
    71%

    14Counsel and wisdom belong to me; I have understanding and strength.

  • Eccl 2:13
    71%

    13I saw that wisdom is better than folly, just as light is better than darkness.

  • Eccl 7:19
    71%

    19Wisdom makes a wise person stronger than ten rulers in a city.

  • Prov 14:24
    71%

    24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields only folly.

  • Eccl 7:5
    71%

    5It is better to hear the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.