Proverbs 15:16
King James Version (KJV)
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
In context
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 15:16 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
- 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.