Proverbs 16:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:19 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:19 — KJV
“Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.”
— Proverbs 16:19 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:19 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 16:19
“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”
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“Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.”
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“Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit. than...: Heb. than the walking of the soul”
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“But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.”
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“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
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