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Proverbs 16:16
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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.

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Proverbs 16:16
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16 To get wisdom is better[a] than gold;
    to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

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  1. Proverbs 16:16 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Heb how much better
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