Proverbs 15:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 15:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 15:16 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 15:16 — KJV
“Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.”
— Proverbs 15:16 (KJV)
Proverbs 15:16 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 15:16
“And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:16: better, lord, than
“And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:16: better, lord, than
“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:16: better, little, than
“And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear. My...: or, Mine iniquity is greater than that it may be forgiven”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:16: lord, than, great
“After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:16: fear, lord, great
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