unfoldingWord_en_tn/pro/16/16.md

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How much better it is to get wisdom than gold

This exclamation emphasizes that having wisdom is much better than having gold. Alternate translation: "It is much better to get wisdom than to get gold" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations)

To get understanding should be chosen more than silver

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "A person should choose to get understanding more than to get silver" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)