Proverbs 16:19
“Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 16:19 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Besser niedrigen Geistes sein mit den Demütigen, als Raub teilen mit den Hoffärtigen.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Mejor es humillar el espíritu con los humildes, que partir despojos con los soberbios.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
É melhor ser humilde de espírito com os mansos, do que repartir despojos com os arrogantes.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
É melhor ser humilde entre os pobres que dividir os despojos com os orgulhosos.
📖 Proverbs 16:19 in Context
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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