Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Proverbs 16:16:

• Kupsabiny: “It is better for a person to get wisdom,
  than riches/wealth.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
• Newari: “How much better to have wisdom than to have gold,
  and how much better to have good judgment than silver.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Much better to obtain/possess wisdom and understanding than to obtain/possess gold and silver.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “Far more-valuable are wisdom and understanding than gold and silver.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• English: “Becoming wise is better than aquiring gold;
  getting good understanding/insight is better than acquiring silver.” (Source: Translation for Translators)