Matthew Henry · Verses 16–17
Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:16
Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
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WEBBE
Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
BSB
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
KJV
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
ASV
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
BBE
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.
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