Proverbs 16:19

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, then to diuide the spoile with the proud.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.
- Basic English Bible

Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- Darby Bible

Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- Webster's Bible

It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
- World English Bible

Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the humble, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:19

16:17 The high - way - Their common road, in which they walk, tho' through frailty or temptation they slip into the bypath of sin. From evil - From the evil of sin, and consequently from the evil of punishment. Keepeth - That takes heed to walk in that high - way.

16:20 Good - He who orders his affairs with discretion.

16:21 The wise - He who is truly wise, shall be so accounted by others. Sweetness - Eloquence added to wisdom. Increaseth - Both in himself, for while a man teaches others, he improves himself; and others, who by this means are induced to hear and receive his instructions.