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Proverbs 15:16 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Proverbs 15:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 15 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.”
Proverbs 15:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 15:16
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with trouble. This comparative proverb establishes priority of spiritual riches over material wealth. Contentment with godliness surpasses anxious abundance, showing true prosperity is measured by covenant relationship, not possessions.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 15:16
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“than great revenues with injustice.”
“than the abundance of many wicked.”
“with increase: this also is vanity.”
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
“than he who is perverse in his ways”
“and he adds no trouble to it.”
“seeing that I must leave it to the man who comes after me.”
“I didn't keep from them. I didn't withhold my heart from any joy”