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Proverbs 15:16
Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
Proverbs 15:16 · Webster 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 merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.
16 Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
17 Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred with it.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful [man is] as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
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