Psalms 37:16
Better is the righteous person’s little than the wealth of many wicked.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
In Context
15but their sword will pierce their own heart, and their bows will be broken in pieces.
17For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.
Cross References
1 Timothy 6:6Of course religion is a great source of gain – when combined with contentment!
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 →