Proverbs 16:16-18

Lexham English Bible

¹⁶ Getting wisdom: how much^[a] better than gold!
    And getting understanding: it is chosen over^[b] silver.
¹⁷ The highway of the upright, it turns from evil,
    he who guards himself^[c] keeps his way.
¹⁸ Before destruction comes pride,
    and before a fall, a haughty spirit.^[d]