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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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  1. Proverbs 16:17 Lit soul
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Proverbs 16:16-17
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16 How much better to get wisdom than gold,
    and good judgment than silver!

17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;
    whoever follows that path is safe.

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