Proverbs 15:16
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
In context
14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
Proverbs 15:16 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
- KJV King James Version
- Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
- WEB World English Bible
- Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Better [is] a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.