Proverbs 16:16
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”Proverbs 16:16
What Does Proverbs 16:16 Mean?
Proverbs 16:16 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 16:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:19“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:”Luke 12:15“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”Matthew 13:44“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.”Psalms 90:12“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”1 Kings 3:9“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”Proverbs 23:23“Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.”Proverbs 8:10“Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.”Matthew 16:26“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”Proverbs 3:14“For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.”Proverbs 4:7“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”Proverbs 8:19“My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.”Psalms 119:72“The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.”Proverbs 2:4“If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;”Luke 12:21“So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”Psalms 19:10“More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.”Proverbs 3:15“She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.”Proverbs 8:11“For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.”Ecclesiastes 7:12“For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.”2 Corinthians 6:10“As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.”Job 28:13“Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.”
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