Proverbs 16:16-24

16How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver.

17The highway of the upright avoids evil. He who guards his way protects his life.

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

19Better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoil with the proud.

20One prudent in a matter will find good Blessed is the one who trusts in Adonai.

21The wise in heart is called discerning, and sweetness of lips increases persuasiveness.

22Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

23A wise man’s heart teaches his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

24Pleasant words are honeycomb— sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.