Matthew Henry · Verse 19
Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good.
Proverbs 16:19
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
BSB
It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
KJV
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
ASV
Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
BBE
Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.
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