Proverbs 16:19

Conservative English Version

You are better off to be humble and poor than to get rich from what you take by force.

Cross References

Psalm 138:6

Though you are above us all, you care for humble people, and you keep a close watch on everyone who is proud.

Psalm 34:18

The LORD is there to rescue all who are discouraged and have given up hope.

Exodus 15:9

Your enemies boasted that they would pursue and capture us, divide up our possessions, treat us as they wished, then take out their swords and kill us right there.

Proverbs 1:13

We'll take their valuables and fill our homes with stolen goods.

Proverbs 1:14

If you join our gang, you'll get your share."

Proverbs 25:7

It's better for the ruler to give you a high position than for you to be embarrassed in front of royal officials. Be sure you are right

Proverbs 29:23

Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honor.

Proverbs 3:34

The LORD sneers at those who sneer at him, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.

Isaiah 10:6

to beat down you godless people. I am angry with you, and I will send him to attack you. He will take what he wants and walk on you like mud in the streets.

Isaiah 53:12

The LORD will reward him with honor and power for sacrificing his life. Others thought he was a sinner, but he suffered for our sins and asked God to forgive us.

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives forever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.

Isaiah 9:3

Our LORD, you have made your nation stronger. Because of you, its people are glad and celebrate like workers at harvest time or like soldiers dividing up what they have taken.

Matthew 5:3

God blesses those people who depend only on him. They belong to the kingdom of heaven!

Judges 5:30

"Sisera and his troops are finding treasures to bring back-- a woman, or maybe two, for each man, and beautiful dresses for those women to wear."