Proverbs 16:16-18

Expanded Bible

¹⁶ It is better to get wisdom than gold,
and to choose understanding rather than silver!

¹⁷ ·Good people stay [^LThe highway of those with integrity turns] away from evil.
By ·watching what they do [protecting their path], they ·protect [guard] their lives.

¹⁸ Pride ·leads to destruction [comes before a disaster];
·a proud attitude brings ruin [^Tpride comes before a fall].