Proverbs 15:16
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. Not that a "little" is better than "much" of that which is good, as the things of this world are in themselves;…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
This proverb has its completion in the teaching of Mat 6:33.
Solomon had said in the foregoing verse that he who has not a large estate, or a great income, but a cheerful spirit, has a continual feast; Christian contentment, and joy in God, make the life easy…
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