Proverbs 15:16

Young's Literal Translation 1898

Better [is] a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.

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Better [is] the little of the righteous, Than the store of many wicked.

The blessing of Jehovah — it maketh rich, And He addeth no grief with it.

All the days of the afflicted [are] evil, And gladness of heart [is] a perpetual banquet.

Better [is] a little with righteousness, Than abundance of increase without justice.

Better [is] a dry morsel, and rest with it, Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife.

Better [is] the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse of ways who is rich.

‘Better [is] a handful [with] quietness, than two handfuls [with] labour and vexation of spirit.’

but it is great gain — the piety with contentment;