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Proverbs 16:16-17
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16 How much (A)better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
17 The (B)highway of the upright is to turn away from evil;
One who watches his way protects his [a]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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