Psalms 37:16
Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
In Context
15But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.
17For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:33The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
Proverbs 30:9Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God.
Ecclesiastes 4:6Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and pursuit of the wind.
1 Timothy 6:6Of course, 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 →