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Proverbs 16:19
Better [it is to be] of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:19 · Webster Bible
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Proverbs 16:19 in other translations
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
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In context
16 How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold? and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver?
17 The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18 Pride [goeth] before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better [it is to be] of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22 Understanding [is] a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.
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