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Proverbs · Chapter 15

Proverbs 15:16

Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

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Before · Proverbs 15:14–15

14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly. 15All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

16Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

After · Proverbs 15:17–18

17Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred. 18A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

Read all of Proverbs 15 (33 verses)

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