Bible verse
It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:19 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 16.
15 When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
KJV
Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
ASV
Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
ERV
Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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