Proverbs 15:16

New International Reader's Version

It is better to have respect for the Lord and have little than to be rich and have trouble.

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Those who do what is right may have very little. But it’s better than the wealth of many sinners.

The blessing of the Lord brings wealth. And it comes without painful work.

All the days of those who are crushed are filled with pain and suffering. But a cheerful heart enjoys a good time that never ends.

It is better to have a little and do right than to have a lot and be unfair.

It is better to eat a dry crust of bread in peace and quiet than to eat a big dinner in a house full of fighting.

It is better to be poor and live without blame than to be rich and follow a crooked path.

One handful with peace and quiet is better than two handfuls with hard work. Working too hard is like chasing the wind.

You gain a lot when you live a godly life. But you must be happy with what you have.