Proverbs 15:16
“Better is little with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.”
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Proverbs 15:16 Context
14The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fooles feedeth on foolishnesse. 15All the dayes of the afflicted are euill: but he that is of a merry heart, hath a continuall feast. 16Better is little with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith. 17Better is a dinner of herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe, and hatred therewith. 18A wrathfull man stirreth vp strife: but he that is slow to anger, appeaseth strife.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:16
Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
- King James Version
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.
- Basic English Bible
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
- Darby Bible
Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
- Webster's Bible
Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
- World English Bible
Better [is] a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:16
15:16 Trouble - Tumultuous lusts and passions, vexatious cares, and horrors of conscience.