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