Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 15:16
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
King James Version
Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
World English Bible
Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
American Standard Version
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 15
14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
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