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Proverbs 16:19 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 16 · verse 19
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.Proverbs 16:19 · King James Version
Proverbs 16:19 in context
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- Betterṭôwbgood in the widest senseH2896 →
- humbleshâphâldepressed, literally or figurativelyH8217 →
- spiritrûwachwindH7307 →
- dividechâlaqto be smoothH2505 →
- lowlyʻânâvdepressed , in mind or circumstancesH6035 →
- lowlyʻânîydepressed, in mind or circumstancesH6041 →
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This is a paradox which the children of this world cannot understand and will not subscribe to, that it is better to be poor and humble than to be rich and proud. 1. Those that divide the spoil are commonly proud; they value themselves and despise others, and their mind rises with their condition;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary