Proverbs 15:16
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.
Webster's Revision
Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
World English Bible
Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Clarke's Proverbs 15:16 Bible Commentary
Better is little with the fear of the Lord - Because where the fear of God is, there are moderation and contentment of spirit.
Barnes's Proverbs 15:16 Bible Commentary
This proverb has its completion in the teaching of Matthew 6:33.
Wesley's Proverbs 15:16 Bible Commentary
15:16 Trouble - Tumultuous lusts and passions, vexatious cares, and horrors of conscience.
