Proverbs 15:16

Proverbs 15:16 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16Better a little with the fear of the Lord

than great wealth with turmoil.

16Better is a little with the fear of the Lord

Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure.

16Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord

Than great treasure and trouble with it. [Ps 37:16; Prov 16:8; 1 Tim 6:6]

16Better a little with the fear of the Lord

than great treasure with turmoil.

16Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah,

Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

16Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.

16Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh,

than great treasure with trouble.

16It is better to have respect for the Lord and have little

than to be rich and have trouble.

16You may be poor

but you respect and obey the Lord.

That is better than if you are very rich

but you have a lot of trouble.

16Better [is] a little with the fear of YHWH, || Than much treasure, and tumult with it.