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16 To get wisdom is better[a] than gold;
    to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
17 The highway of the upright turns aside from evil;
    he who guards his way preserves his life.
18 Pride goes before destruction,
    and a haughty spirit before a fall.

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  1. Proverbs 16:16 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Heb how much better

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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