Proverbs 16:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:16 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:16 — KJV
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”
— Proverbs 16:16 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:16 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:16
“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. loving...: or, favour is better than, etc”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:16: better, than, gold
“The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:16: better, than, gold
“Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:16: much, better, wisdom
“How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices!”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:16: how, much, better
“With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:16: wisdom, gold, understanding
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