There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom.
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Proverbs 16:16
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:16
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:1-33EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 16:16Solomon here not only asserts that it is better to get wisdom than gold (Proverbs 3:14), but he speaks it with assurance, that it is much better, better beyond expression—with admiration (How much better!) as one amazed…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:16(See homily on Proverbs 8:10, Proverbs 8:11.)—C. Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 16:19 (Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 18:12) Pride and humility Great insistance is laid in Scripture on the evil of pride and the value of humility. Th…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:16-26The Divine justice in respect to the wise and fools We see the moral order of God revealed in the character and life of men in various ways. Their conduct has a good or evil effect on themselves, on their fellows, and i…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 16:16To get wisdom than gold (comp, Proverbs 3:14; Proverbs 8:10, Proverbs 8:11, Proverbs 8:19); and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver; Revised Version better, yea, to get understanding is rather to be cho…Joseph S. Exell and contributors