19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor,
than to divide the plunder with the proud.

20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity.
Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:19-20

Commentary on Proverbs 16:19-20

(Read Proverbs 16:19-20)

Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good.