Psalms 37:16
Better is a little that the righteous hath than the abundance of many wicked.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
In Context
15Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:33The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked; but He blesseth the habitation of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:16Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.
Proverbs 30:9Lest I be full, and deny, and say: 'Who is the LORD?' Or lest I be poor, and steal, and profane the name of my God.
Ecclesiastes 4:6Better is a handful of quietness, than both the hands full of labour and striving after wind.
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 →