Proverbs 16:8

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:8

BSB
Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
AKJV
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
CPDV
Better is a little with justice, than many fruits with iniquity.
ERV
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.
NHEB
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
SMT
Good a little with justice above abundance of increase with no judgment.

Commentary for Proverbs 16:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 16:8
Summary
Meager honest gain outweighs substantial illicit acquisition
Event
Comparison of modest virtue to corrupt gain
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom