Berean Standard Bible
“It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.”
Solomon compares humility and pride in terms of life and possessions. He prefers the humble over the proud.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble 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.
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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Mejor es humillar el espíritu con los humildes, que partir despojos con los soberbios.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Es mejor humillarse con los pobres que repartirse el botín con los ricos.
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