Proverbs 16:16-24

16It is better to have wisdom than gold or silver. You should want to understand what is right.

17Honest people follow a straight road that keeps them away from evil things. If you want to keep your life safe, watch where you are going.

18If you are proud, you will soon come to an end. Anyone who boasts will soon fall down.

19You may be humble and have poor people as your friends. But that is better than if you have proud friends who give you things that they have robbed from others.

20If you listen carefully to good teaching, you will do well. If you trust in the Lord, you are in a happy place.

21If you have wise thoughts, people will say that you know what is right. If you speak kind words, people will accept your teaching.

22Wisdom is like a spring of fresh water that gives life to those who have it. But the silly things that fools do brings them punishment.

23Wise people think carefully and they speak wise words. Then other people will accept their teaching.

24Kind words are as sweet as honey. They also bring health and strength.