Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 16:19 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 16:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 16 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly , than to divide the spoil with the proud.”
Proverbs 16:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 16:19
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. Tov shefal-ruach et-anavim (טוֹב שְׁפַל־רוּחַ אֶת־עֲנָוִים, better lowly of spirit with the humble). Mechalleq shalal et-ge'im (מֵחַלֵּק שָׁלָל אֶת־גֵּאִים, than dividing plunder with the proud). Humble poverty beats proud prosperity. The proverb values character over material gain. Jesus blessed the poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3) and warned against prideful wealth. James 4:6 declares God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. True riches come through humility, not pride.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:19
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“whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place”
“yet he looks after the lowly; but the proud”
“'I will pursue. I will overtake. I will divide the spoil. My desire shall be satisfied on them. I will draw my sword”
“and saves those who have a crushed spirit.”
“He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.”
“as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.”
“By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I have understanding: and I have removed the boundaries of the peoples, and have robbed their treasures. Like a valiant man I have brought down their rulers.,For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man:, כִּי אָמַר בְּכֹחַ יָדִי עָשִׂיתִי וּבְחָכְמָתִי כִּי נְבֻנוֹתִי וְאָסִיר גְּבוּלֹת עַמִּים *ועתידתיהם **וַעֲתוּדוֹתֵיהֶם שׁוֹשֵׂתִי וְאוֹרִיד כַּאבִּיר יוֹשְׁבִים׃ ,For he hath said: By the strength of my hand I have done it, And by my wisdom, for I am prudent; In that I have removed the bounds of the peoples, And have robbed their treasures, And have brought down as one mighty the inhabitants;,καὶ ἔσται ὅταν συντελέσῃ κύριος πάντα ποιῶν ἐν τῷ ὄρει σιων καὶ ἐν ιερουσαλημ ἐπάξει ἐπὶ τὸν νοῦν τὸν μέγαν τὸν ἄρχοντα τῶν ἀσσυρίων καὶ ἐπὶ τὸ ὕψος τῆς δόξης τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτοῦ,For he said, I will act in strength, and in the wisdom of my understanding I will remove the boundaries of nations, and will spoil their strength.,,,,”
“but one of lowly spirit gains honor.”
“and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul to death”