Proverbs 16:16-24

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

17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

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

19Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.

21The wise in heart will be called prudent, And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

22Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly.

23The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.

24Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.