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Proverbs 16:19

American Standard Version

Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

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Proverbs 16:19 in other translations

It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor,
than to divide the plunder with the proud.

Proverbs 16:19 · World English Bible

Proverbs 16:19 in context

  1. 17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
  2. 18Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
  3. 19Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
  4. 20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
  5. 21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.