Proverbs 16:19

God's Word

Better to be humble with lowly people than to share stolen goods with arrogant people.

Cross References

Psalm 138:6

Even though the Lord is high above, he sees humble people ⌞close up⌟, and he recognizes arrogant people from a distance.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is near to those whose hearts are humble. He saves those whose spirits are crushed.

Exodus 15:9

“The enemy said, ‘I’ll pursue them! I’ll catch up with them! I’ll divide the loot! I’ll take all I want! I’ll use my sword! I’ll take all they have!’

Proverbs 1:13

We’ll find all kinds of valuable possessions. We’ll fill our homes with stolen goods.

Proverbs 1:14

Join us. We’ll split the loot equally.”

Proverbs 25:7

because it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put down in front of a prince whom your eyes have seen.

Proverbs 29:23

A person’s pride will humiliate him, but a humble spirit gains honor.

Proverbs 3:34

When he mocks the mockers, he is gracious to humble people.

Isaiah 10:6

I send them against a godless nation. In my fury I order them against the people to take their belongings, loot them, and trample on them like mud in the streets.

Isaiah 53:12

So I will give him a share among the mighty, and he will divide the prize with the strong, because he poured out his life in death and he was counted with sinners. He carried the sins of many. He intercedes for those who are rebellious.

Isaiah 57:15

The High and Lofty One lives forever, and his name is holy. This is what he says: I live in a high and holy place. But I am with those who are crushed and humble. I will renew the spirit of those who are humble and the courage of those who are crushed.

Isaiah 9:3

You will expand the nation and increase its happiness. It will be happy in your presence like those who celebrate the harvest or rejoice when dividing loot.

Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

Judges 5:30

“They’re really finding and dividing the loot: A girl or two for each soldier, colorful clothes for Sisera, colorful, embroidered clothes, and two pieces of colorful, embroidered cloth for the neck of the looter.”