Bible verse
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:16 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 15.
12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
KJV
Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
ASV
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
ERV
Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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