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Berean Standard Bible

“Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.”

Proverbs 15:16

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The sayings of Solomon often compare what is truly valuable. This one weighs wealth against the fear of the Lord.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

World English Bible (WEB)

Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

King James Version (KJV)

Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mejor es lo poco con el temor de Jehová, que el gran tesoro donde hay turbación.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Es mejor tener poco y honrar al Señor, que tener muchos tesoros y grandes angustias.

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