Proverbs 16:16

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:16

BSB
How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
AKJV
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
CPDV
Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
ERV
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
NHEB
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
SMT
The obtaining of wisdom how good above gold and the obtaining of understanding to be chosen above silver.

Commentary for Proverbs 16:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 16:16
Summary
Wisdom and understanding surpass gold and precious metals
Event
Comparison of wisdom to material wealth
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom