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Proverbs 15:16
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
Proverbs 15:16 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.
14 The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, And gladness of heart is a perpetual banquet.
16 Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
17 Better is an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it.
18 A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful is as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.
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