Proverbs 15:16

Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:16

BSB
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
AKJV
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
CPDV
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures and dissatisfaction.
ERV
Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith.
NHEB
Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
SMT
Good is little with the fear of Jehovah more than much treasure and confusion with it.

Commentary for Proverbs 15:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 15:16
Summary
Reverence with little beats wealth without it
Event
Comparing spiritual and material values
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Wisdom