Proverbs 16:16-24

16How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!

17The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.

18Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

19Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

20Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

21The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.

22Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.

23The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.

24Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.