Proverbs 16:16-18

Young's Literal Translation

¹⁶To get wisdom -- how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!

¹⁷A highway of the upright [is], `Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.

¹⁸Before destruction [is] pride, And before stumbling -- a haughty spirit.'

Proverbs 16:16-18

New International Version

¹⁶How much better to get wisdom than gold,
to get insight^(A) rather than silver!^(B)

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

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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New International Version (NIV)