Proverbs 16:16
“How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.”
— Proverbs 16:16
About this verse
Proverbs 16:16 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is marketplace. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include wisdom, values. Notable phrases: better than gold; wisdom than gold; understanding than silver.
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
growing
Type
proverb
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