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Proverbs 16:19

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

Better {H2896} it is to be of an humble {H8217} spirit {H7307} with the lowly {H6035}{H6041}, than to divide {H2505} the spoil {H7998} with the proud {H1343}.

Better to be humble among the poor than share the spoil with the proud.

It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

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

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Cross-References

  • Matthew 5:3 (8 votes)

    Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

  • Isaiah 57:15 (5 votes)

    For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name [is] Holy; I dwell in the high and holy [place], with him also [that is] of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

  • Psalms 138:6 (5 votes)

    ¶ Though the LORD [be] high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

  • Psalms 34:18 (3 votes)

    The LORD [is] nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

  • Exodus 15:9 (3 votes)

    The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.

  • Isaiah 53:12 (2 votes)

    Therefore will I divide him [a portion] with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

  • Luke 1:51 (2 votes)

    He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.