Proverbs 16:19

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

In context

17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.

18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
KJV King James Version: Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
WEB World English Bible: It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
ASV American Standard Version: Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.
DBY Darby Translation: Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
WBS Webster Bible: Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.