Proverbs 15:16
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- 44 One of the frequent characteristics of wisdom literature is the “better” saying; it is a comparison of different but similar things to determine which is to be preferred. These two verses focus on spiritual things being better than troubled material things.
- 45 Turmoil refers to anxiety; the fear of the Lord alleviates anxiety, for it brings with it contentment and confidence.
- 46 Not all wealth has turmoil with it. But the proverb is focusing on the comparison of two things—fear of the Lord with little and wealth with turmoil. Between these two, the former is definitely better.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and trouble with it.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Better to have little, with fear for the Lord,
than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Better is little with the fear of Yahweh
than great treasure and trouble with it.
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KJV 1900King James Version
Better is little with the fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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