Proverbs 15:16
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.
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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.