Psalms 37:16
A small thing vnto the iust man is better, then great riches to the wicked and mightie.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 shall enter into their owne heart, and their bowes shalbe broken.
17For the armes of the wicked shall be broken: but the Lord vpholdeth the iust men.
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 a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 30:9Least I be full, and denie thee, and say, Who is the Lord? or least I be poore and steale, and take the Name of my God in vaine.
Ecclesiastes 4:6Better is an handfull with quietnesse, then two handfuls with labour and vexation of spirit.
1 Timothy 6:6But godlinesse is great gaine, if a man be content with that he hath.
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 →