Proverbs 15:16
World English Bible (WEB)
Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
In context
14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
16 Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
Proverbs 15:16 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
- KJV King James Version
- Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
- 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.