Proverbs 16:8 bbe — Better is a little with righteousness, than great wealth with wrongdoing.

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"Better is a little with righteousness, than great wealth with wrongdoing."

— Proverbs 16:8, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 16:8 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.”
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ASV
“Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice. ”
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WEB
“Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.”
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Proverbs 16 — Context

Everyone who has pride in his heart is disgusting to the Lord: he will certainly not go free from punishment.

By mercy and good faith evil-doing is taken away: and by the fear of the Lord men are turned away from evil.

When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his haters be at peace with him.

Better is a little with righteousness, than great wealth with wrongdoing.

A man may make designs for his way, but the Lord is the guide of his steps.

Decision is in the lips of the king: his mouth will not go wrong in judging.

True measures and scales are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work.

Proverbs 16:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 16:8 say?

Proverbs 16:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Better is a little with righteousness, than great wealth with wrongdoing.”

Where is Proverbs 16:8 in the Bible?

Proverbs 16:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 8.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 16:8.

What translation should I read Proverbs 16:8 in?

Proverbs 16:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 16:8?

Proverbs 16:8 reads (BBE): “Better is a little with righteousness, than great wealth with wrongdoing.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 16:8 bbe — Better is a little with righteousness, than great wealth with wrongdoing.

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Proverbs 16 — Context

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