Proverbs 16:8

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 16:8

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

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KJV

King James Version

Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

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WEB

World English Bible

Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

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Berean Literal Bible

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Proverbs 16

⁶ By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

⁷ When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

⁸ Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

⁹ A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

¹⁰ A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

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