Proverbs 16:19
What does Proverbs 16:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 16:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the proud.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Context
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.
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