Proverbs 16:16-17
Proverbs 16:16-17 The Message (MSG)
Get wisdom—it’s worth more than money; choose insight over income every time. The road of right living bypasses evil; watch your step and save your life.
Proverbs 16:16-17 King James Version (KJV)
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Proverbs 16:16-17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life.
Proverbs 16:16-17 New Century Version (NCV)
It is better to get wisdom than gold, and to choose understanding rather than silver! Good people stay away from evil. By watching what they do, they protect their lives.
Proverbs 16:16-17 American Standard Version (ASV)
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Proverbs 16:16-17 New International Version (NIV)
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver! The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
Proverbs 16:16-17 New King James Version (NKJV)
How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
Proverbs 16:16-17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. [Prov 8:10, 19] The highway of the upright turns away and departs from evil; He who guards his way protects his life (soul).
Proverbs 16:16-17 New Living Translation (NLT)
How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver! The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.
Proverbs 16:16-17 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Everyone wants gold, but wisdom’s worth is far greater. Silver is sought after, but a heart of understanding yields a greater return. Repenting from evil places you on the highway of holiness. Protect purity and you protect your life.