Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 15:16

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

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

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

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 15:16-17

(Read Proverbs 15:16-17)

　　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 In-Context

14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

　　15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

　　16 Better a little with the fear of the Lordthan great wealth with turmoil.

　　17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.

　　18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.