Proverbs 16:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

How much better! it is inexpressibly and unconceivably better, as this phrase implies, Psalms 31:19, Psalms 36:7 92:5, &c. Is it to get wisdom than gold, because it brings a man more certain, and complete, and lasting comfort and advantage.

Proverbs 16:16

16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!