Proverbs 16:8-9
Proverbs 16:8-9 The Message (MSG)
Far better to be right and poor than to be wrong and rich. We plan the way we want to live, but only GOD makes us able to live it.
Proverbs 16:8-9 King James Version (KJV)
Better is a little with righteousness Than great revenues without right. A man's heart deviseth his way: But the LORD directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:8-9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice. The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:8-9 New Century Version (NCV)
It is better to be poor and right than to be wealthy and dishonest. People may make plans in their minds, but the LORD decides what they will do.
Proverbs 16:8-9 American Standard Version (ASV)
Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice. A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
Proverbs 16:8-9 New International Version (NIV)
Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
Proverbs 16:8-9 New King James Version (NKJV)
Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice. A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:8-9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Better is a little with righteousness Than great income [gained] with injustice. [Ps 37:16; Prov 15:16] A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life], But the LORD directs his steps and establishes them. [Ps 37:23; Prov 20:24; Jer 10:23]
Proverbs 16:8-9 New Living Translation (NLT)
Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest. We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:8-9 The Passion Translation (TPT)
It is better to have little with a heart that loves justice than to be rich and not have God on your side. Within your heart you can make plans for your future, but the Lord chooses the steps you take to get there.
