Proverbs 16:19
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Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 16:19
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.
- Basic English Bible
Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- Darby Bible
It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the proud.
- Douay Rheims Bible
Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- Webster's Bible
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
- World English Bible
Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the humble, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
salomão's comment on 2013-02-12 00:19:49:
That's why Abraham the patriarch denied to divide the spoil with the king of Sodom in Genesis 14:21-24. We must live for God's blessings!
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