Proverbs 16:19

Proverbs chapter 16 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.18Pridegoethbefore destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

v.19This passage

v.20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 15:9

    The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; My desire shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.

  • Isaiah 53:12

    Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors: yet he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

  • Isaiah 9:3

    Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased their joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

  • Psalms 34:18

    Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.

  • Isaiah 57:15

    For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

  • Luke 18:13

    But the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote his breast, saying, God, be thou merciful to me a sinner.