Psalms 37:16
Better is a little to the just, than the great riches of the wicked.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
In Context
15Let their sword enter into their own hearts, and let their bow be broken.
17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken in pieces; but the Lord strengtheneth the just.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:33Want is from the Lord in the house of the wicked: but the habitations of the just shall be blessed.
Proverbs 15:16Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without content,
Proverbs 30:9Lest perhaps being filled, I should be tempted to deny, and say: Who is the Lord? or being compelled by poverty, I should steal, and forswear the name of my God.
Ecclesiastes 4:6Better is a handful with rest, than both hands full with labour, and vexation of mind.
1 Timothy 6:6But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:8-21
Exhortations and Promises. 7 Rest in the Lord , and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord , they shall inherit the earth. 10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. 11 But the meek shall… Read the whole commentary →