Proverbs 15:16

"Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith."

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All Translations

BBE BBE

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.

DBY DBY

Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.

KJV King James Version

Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

WBT WBT

Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.

WEB WEB

Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, Than great treasure with trouble.

YLT YLT

Better `is' a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.