Psalms 37:16

A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 37:16

BSB
Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked.
AKJV
A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked.
CPDV
A little is better to the just than the many riches of sinners.
ERV
Better is a little that the righteous hath than the abundance of many wicked.
NHEB
Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.
SMT
A little to the just one is good more than the wealth of many unjust.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 37:16

AlittleH4592thatarighteousmanH6662AdjectivehathisbetterH2896thantherichesH1995Noun MasculineofmanyH7227wickedH7563Adjective

Commentary for Psalms 37:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 37:16
Summary
Modest honest wealth surpasses ill-gotten abundance
Event
Righteous poverty preferred
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom