16 Better a little with the fear of the Lordthan great wealth with turmoil.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:16

King James Version

16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.

English Standard Version

16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.

The Message

16 A simple life in the Fear-of-God is better than a rich life with a ton of headaches.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

16 Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:16

Commentary on Proverbs 15:16-17

(Read Proverbs 15:16-17)

Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked.

17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:17

King James Version

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

English Standard Version

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.

The Message

17 Better a bread crust shared in love than a slab of prime rib served in hate.

New King James Version

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a fatted calf with hatred.

New Living Translation

17 A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:17

Commentary on Proverbs 15:16-17

(Read Proverbs 15:16-17)

Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked.