Verse of the Day
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.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
Saturday, May 03
Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Read all of Psalm 34 NIVFriday, May 02
Matthew 16:13-16
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
Read all of Matthew 16 NIVThursday, May 01
Psalm 62:7
My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Read all of Psalm 62 NIVWednesday, April 30
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Read all of 1 Peter 4 NIVTuesday, April 29
Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.
Read all of Daniel 4 NIVMonday, April 28
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Read all of Hebrews 4 NIVSunday, April 27
Jonah 2:8
"Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs."
Read all of Jonah 2 NIV
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.