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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 15) Proverbs 15:16 KJV
"Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith."
Proverbs Chapter 15, Verse 16
Proverbs 15:16 in Context (Verses 13–19 KJV)
13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19
The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.*