Proverbs 15:16

The Scriptures 1998

Better is a little with the fear of יהוה, Than great treasure with trouble.

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Better is a little with righteousness, Than a large income without right-ruling.

Better is the little of the righteous one, Than the riches of many wrongdoers.

But reverence with contentment is great gain.

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, who is rich.

The blessing of יהוה makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.

All the days of the afflicted are evil, But gladness of heart is a continual feast.

Better is a hand filled with rest than both hands filled with toil and feeding on wind.

Better is a dry piece of bread and rest with it, Than a house filled with the offerings of strife.