Proverbs 15:16

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Proverbs 15:16 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 15

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13A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

15All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart [hath] a continual feast.

16Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

18A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

19The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

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