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Verse of the Day

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Proverbs 15:16 NIV

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

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

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

It is better to have little with fear for the LORD than to have great treasure with turmoil.

Commentary on Today's Verse

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.

Proverbs 15:16 In-Context

¹⁴ The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

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

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

¹⁸ A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Sunday, December 06

Deuteronomy 8:17-18a

You may say to yourself, "My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me." But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.

Saturday, December 05

Psalm 62:7

My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you."

Thursday, December 03

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Wednesday, December 02

Ephesians 5:3-5

But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person -- such a man is an idolater -- has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.