Proverbs 16:16-24

16How much better is it to get wisdom than fine gold, and the getting of intelligence to be preferred to silver!

17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.

18Pride [goeth] before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

19Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.

21The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

22Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.

23The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.

24Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.