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Proverbs 16:19

World English Bible

It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor,
than to divide the plunder with the proud.

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Proverbs 16:19 in other translations

Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Proverbs 16:19 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 16:19 in context

  1. 17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil.
    He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
  2. 18Pride goes before destruction,
    and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
  3. 19It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor,
    than to divide the plunder with the proud.
  4. 20He who heeds the Word finds prosperity.
    Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
  5. 21The wise in heart shall be called prudent.
    Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.