Proverbs 15:16
Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 15 connects to 10 cross-references. Proverbs on communication and the Lord's oversight: a soft answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger. The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Better a small …
Other Translations
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Better <FI>is<Fi> a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.
Cross References
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
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