Nehr · Proverbs 16

Proverbs 16:19

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

Proverbs 16:19, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

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