Proverbs 16:19 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Better to be humble with lowly people than to share stolen goods with arrogant people.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

ASV:

Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

BBE:

Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.

DBY:

Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

ERV:

Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

JPS:

Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the humble, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

WBS:

Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

WEB:

It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

YLT:

Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.

Proverbs 16:19 Cross References

XREF:

Exodus 15:9 "The enemy said, 'I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; My desire shall be gratified against them; I will draw out my sword, my hand will destroy them.'

Judges 5:30 'Are they not finding, are they not dividing the spoil? A maiden, two maidens for every warrior; To Sisera a spoil of dyed work, A spoil of dyed work embroidered, Dyed work of double embroidery on the neck of the spoiler?'

Proverbs 1:13 We will find all kinds of precious wealth, We will fill our houses with spoil;

Proverbs 1:14 Throw in your lot with us, We shall all have one purse,"

Proverbs 3:34 Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.

Proverbs 29:23 A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.

Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the high and exalted One Who lives forever, whose name is Holy, "I dwell on a high and holy place, And also with the contrite and lowly of spirit In order to revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of the contrite. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

16:12. The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security. 13. Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose. 14,15. Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour. 16. There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom. 17. A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ. 18. When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves. 19. Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good. 21. The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents. 22. As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours. 23. The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others. 24. The word of God cures the diseases that weaken our souls. 25. This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls. 26. We must labour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we must perish.

CONC:

Apportion Better Divide Gentle Humble Humility Lowly Meek Oppressed Plunder Poor Pride Proud Rewards Share Spirit Spoil War

Apportion Better Divide Gentle Humble Humility Lowly Meek Oppressed Part Plunder Poor Pride Proud Rewards Share Spirit Spoil War

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