Proverbs 15:16 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 15:16

14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
^aBut he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

16 ^aBetter is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.

17 ^aBetter is a dinner of¹ herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred.

18 ^aA wrathful man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

19 ^aThe way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright is a highway.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 15:16

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

Amplified® Bible
Better is little with the reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord than great {and} rich treasure and trouble with it.

Contemporary English Version
It's better to obey the LORD and have only a little, than to be very rich and terribly confused.

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

Good News Bible
Better to be poor and fear the LORD than to be rich and in trouble.

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

New American Standard Bible
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it.

New International Version
Better a little with the fear of the LORD
than great wealth with turmoil.

New King James Version
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD,
Than great treasure with trouble.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
One finds it better with a little accompanied by the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it.

Revised Standard Version
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.

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

New English Translation
Better¹ is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil² with it.³