Proverbs 16:19
King James Version (KJV)
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
World English Bible (WEB)
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
Proverbs 16:19 Cross References
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
