Proverbs 15:16

NETBible

Better 1  is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil 2  with it. 3 

NIV ©

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.

NASB ©

Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it.

NLT ©

It is better to have little with fear for the LORD than to have great treasure with turmoil.

MSG ©

A simple life in the Fear-of-GOD is better than a rich life with a ton of headaches.

BBE ©

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.

NRSV ©

Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.

NKJV ©

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

KJV
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NETBible

Better 1  is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil 2  with it. 3 

NET Notes

1 sn One of the frequent characteristics of wisdom literature is the “better” saying; it is a comparison of different but similar things to determine which is to be preferred. These two verses focus on spiritual things being better than troubled material things.

2 sn Turmoil refers to anxiety; the fear of the Lord alleviates anxiety, for it brings with it contentment and confidence.

3 sn Not all wealth has turmoil with it. But the proverb is focusing on the comparison of two things – fear of the Lord with little and wealth with turmoil. Between these two, the former is definitely better.