Proverbs 16:16
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Footnotes
- 16:16 The point of comparison is the superiority of the pursuit of wisdom and gold, not the relative merits of wealth and wisdom.
Proverbs 16:16
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
16 To get wisdom is better[a] than gold;
to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:16 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Heb how much better
Proverbs 16:16
Good News Translation
16 It is better—much better—to have wisdom and knowledge than gold and silver.
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Proverbs 16:16
New American Standard Bible
16 How much (A)better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Proverbs 16:16
New International Version
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