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Proverbs 16:16-18
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16 It is better to get wisdom than gold,
and to choose understanding rather than silver!

17 ·Good people stay [L The 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 [T pride comes before a fall].

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Proverbs 16:16-18
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16 How much better to get wisdom than gold,
    to get insight(A) rather than silver!(B)

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

18 Pride(D) goes before destruction,
    a haughty spirit(E) before a fall.(F)

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