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Psalms 37:16

Psalms chapter 37 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked.

Context

v.15Their sword shall enter into their own heart, And their bows shall be broken.

v.16This passage

v.17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; But Jehovah upholdeth the righteous.

Cross references

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

  • Proverbs 15:16

    Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

  • Matthew 6:11

    Give us this day our daily bread.

  • Ecclesiastes 2:26

    For to the man that pleaseth him God giveth wisdom, and knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that pleaseth God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.

  • Proverbs 30:9

    Lest I be full, and denythee, and say, Who is Jehovah? Or lest I be poor, and steal, And use profanely the name of my God.

  • Proverbs 16:8

    Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

  • Proverbs 13:25

    The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.