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Proverbs 16:19

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:19 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.

    BBE

  • Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.

    YLT

  • Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

    ENG

  • Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

    WBT

  • It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

    BSB

In context

17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

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