Selah · Bible verse
Proverbs 15:16
Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
In context
14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
16Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
17Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
18A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
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In other languages
日本語 · 箴言 15:16 · 口語訳聖書少しの物を所有して主を恐れるのは、多くの宝をもって苦労するのにまさる。한국어 · 잠언 15:16 · 개역한글가산이 적어도 여호와를 경외하는 것이 크게 부하고 번뇌하는 것보다 나으니라Español · Proverbios 15:16 · Reina-Valera (1909)Mejor es lo poco con el temor de Jehová, que el gran tesoro donde hay turbación.Português · Provérbios 15:16 · Bíblia Livre (2018)Melhor é o pouco tendo o temor ao SENHOR, do que um grande tesouro tendo em si inquietação.
