Proverbs 16:8
Better is a little with righteousness, Than great revenues without right.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
In Context
7When a man's ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
9The heart of man deviseth his way, But the LORD establisheth his steps.
Cross References
Psalms 37:16Better is the little of the righteous man Than the great abundance of the wicked;
Proverbs 15:17Better is a dinner of herbs, where there is love, Than a fatted ox, and hatred therewith.
Proverbs 21:6The getting of treasures by a false tongue Is the fleeting breath of them that seek death.
Jeremiah 17:11As the partridge sitteth on eggs which she hath not laid, So is he that getteth riches, and not by right; In the midst of his days shall he leave them, And in his latter end find himself a fool.
1 Timothy 6:6But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:8
7 When a man's ways please the Lord , he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Note, 1. God can turn foes into friends when he pleases. He that has all hearts in his hand has access to men's spirits and power over them, working insensibly, but irresistibly upon them, can make a man's enemies to be at peace with him, can change their minds, or force them into a feigned submission. He can slay all enemies, and bring those together that were at the greatest distance from each other. 2. He will do it for us… Read the whole commentary →