Proverbs 16:19

World English Bible (WEB)

It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

In context

17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

18 Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.

21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

WEB World English Bible: It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder 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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil 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.