Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 16:19
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Berean Standard Bible
It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
King James Version
Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
World English Bible
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
American Standard Version
Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 16
17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
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