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Proverbs 15:16-17

16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.

17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
than a fattened calf with hatred.

Cross References for Proverbs 15:16-17

Proverbs 10:22 - The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:22 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:22

Psalms 37:16 - Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked; Click to read the verse Psalms 37:16 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:16

Genesis 43:2 - So when they had eaten all the grain they had brought from Egypt, their father said to them, “G... Click to read the verse Genesis 43:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 43:2

1 Timothy 6:6 - But godliness with contentment is great gain. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:6 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:6

Luke 12:15 - Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life doe... Click to read the verse Luke 12:15 Click to read the verse Luke 12:15

Proverbs 28:6 - Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:6

Psalms 119:141 - Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:141 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:141

Isaiah 33:6 - He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowled... Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:6

Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 - I denied myself nothing my eyes desired; I refused my heart no pleasure. My heart took delight ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:10-11

Proverbs 19:1 - Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:1

Proverbs 23:17 - Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:17

Proverbs 16:8 - Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:8

Proverbs 15:6 - The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them tr... Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:6

Proverbs 12:27 - The lazy man does not roast his game, but the diligent man prizes his possessions. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:27

Ecclesiastes 5:10-12 - Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his in... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:10-12 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:10-12

Ecclesiastes 2:18-23 - I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:18-23 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:18-23