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Berean Standard Bible

“Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked.”

Psalms 37:16

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Psalms 37 is a wisdom psalm written to people troubled by the apparent success of the wicked. It urges patience, trust and quiet confidence in God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked.

World English Bible (WEB)

Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.

King James Version (KJV)

A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The little which the good man has is better than the wealth of evil-doers.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mejor es lo poco del justo, que las riquezas de muchos pecadores.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Mejor es tener poco y ser justo que poseer mucho y ser malvado.

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