Proverbs 16:19
“Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, then to diuide the spoile with the proud.”
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Proverbs 16:19 Context
17The high way of the vpright is to depart from euill: hee that keepeth his way, preserueth his soule. 18Pride goeth before destruction: and an hautie spirit before a fall. 19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, then to diuide the spoile with the proud. 20He that handleth a matter wisely, shall finde good: and who so trusteth in the Lord, happy is hee. 21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; and the sweetnesse of the lips increaseth learning.
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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 Version
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
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