American Standard Version
"Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud. "
— Proverbs 16:19, American Standard Version
“Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.”
“It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.”
“It is better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoils with the proud.”
“It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the proud.”
“Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.”
“Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.”
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Pridegoethbefore destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools istheirfolly.