How much better is it It is inexpressibly and inconceivably better to get wisdom than gold Because it brings a man more certain, and complete, and lasting comfort and advantage. The way of the upright Their common road, in which they constantly desire, purpose, and endeavour to walk; is to depart from evil The evil of sin, whereby they escape the evil of punishment. He that keepeth his way That takes heed to walk in that high way; preserveth his soul From that mischief and ruin which befall those that walk in the crooked paths of wickedness. Pride goeth before destruction Is commonly a forerunner and cause of men's ruin, because it highly provokes both God and men.
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Proverbs 16:16-18
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.