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Proverbs 16:8 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Proverbs 16:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 16 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.”
Proverbs 16:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 16:8
This proverb contrasts quantity with quality: 'Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.' The Hebrew 'tsedeq' (righteousness) encompasses both ethical living and right relationship with God. The word 'mishpat' (right/justice) emphasizes legal and moral uprightness. Reformed theology rejects prosperity as the ultimate good, affirming instead that godliness with contentment is true wealth. This verse condemns ill-gotten gain and commends modest means acquired righteously. Material abundance gained through unrighteousness brings God's curse, not blessing.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:8
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“than the abundance of many wicked.”
“with the fear of Yahweh”
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
“so is he who gets riches”
“The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.”
“and a short ephah{An ephah is a measure of volume”