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Proverbs 15:16
Better is a little, with the reverence of Yahweh, than great treasure, and disquietude therewith.
Proverbs 15:16 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 joyful heart, maketh a pleasing countenance,—but, in sorrow of heart, is a stricken spirit.
14 The heart of the intelligent, seeketh knowledge, but, the mouth of dullards, feedeth on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted, are sorrowful, but, a cheerful heart, is a continual banquet.
16 Better is a little, with the reverence of Yahweh, than great treasure, and disquietude therewith.
17 Better is an allowance of herbs, and love, there, than a fatted ox, and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man, stirreth up strife, but, he that is slow to anger, calmeth contention.
19 The way of the sluggard, is like a thorn hedge, but, the path of the upright, is a raised road.
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