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Proverbs 16:16-17
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16 (A)How much better to get wisdom than (B)gold!
    To get understanding is to be chosen rather than (C)silver.
17 The highway of the upright (D)turns aside from evil;
    whoever guards his way preserves his life.

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Proverbs 16:16-17
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16 How much better to get wisdom than gold,
    to get insight(A) rather than silver!(B)

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

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