Proverbs 16:8
King James Version (KJV)
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
In context
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
Proverbs 16:8 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
- WEB World English Bible
- Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Better [is] a little with righteousness, Than abundance of increase without justice.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.