Proverbs 16:19

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:19

BSB
It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
AKJV
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
CPDV
It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the arrogant.
ERV
Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
NHEB
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
SMT
Good the cast down of spirit with the humble more than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Commentary for Proverbs 16:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 16:19
Summary
Humble poverty is preferable to arrogant wealth and plunder
Event
Preference for humble lowliness over proud gain
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom