Proverbs 16:8

God's Word

Better a few ⌞possessions⌟ gained honestly than many gained through injustice.

Cross References

Psalm 37:16

The little that the righteous person has is better than the wealth of many wicked people.

Proverbs 15:16

Better to have a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and turmoil.

Proverbs 15:17

Better to have a dish of vegetables where there is love than juicy steaks where there is hate.

Proverbs 16:7

When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 16:9

A person may plan his own journey, but the Lord directs his steps.

Proverbs 17:1

Better a bite of dry bread ⌞eaten⌟ in peace than a family feast filled with strife.

Proverbs 28:6

Better to be a poor person who has integrity than to be rich and double-dealing.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

One handful of peace and quiet is better than two handfuls of hard work and of trying to catch the wind.

Jeremiah 17:11

A person who gets rich dishonestly is like a partridge that hatches eggs it did not lay. During his lifetime, he will lose his wealth. In the end, he will be a godless fool.”

Micah 6:10

I have cursed all the wicked people who use their money for evil and use inaccurate weights and measures.