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Proverbs 15:16
Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 15:16 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 15:16 in other translations
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
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In context
13 A ioyfull heart maketh a chearefull countenance: but by the sorow of the heart the minde is heauie.
14 The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.
15 All the dayes of the afflicted are euill: but a good conscience is a continuall feast.
16 Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of greene herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe and hatred therewith.
18 An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.
19 The way of a slouthfull man is as an hedge of thornes: but the way of the righteous is plaine.
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