Proverbs 15:16 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 15:16 MSG (The Message)
A simple life in the Fear-of-GOD is better than a rich life with a ton of headaches.
Proverbs 15:16 KJV (King James Version)
Better is little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 15:16 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it.
Proverbs 15:16 NCV (New Century Version)
It is better to be poor and respect the LORD than to be wealthy and have much trouble.
Proverbs 15:16 ASV (American Standard Version)
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 15:16 NIV (New International Version)
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:16 NKJV (New King James Version)
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:16 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the LORD Than great treasure and trouble with it. [Ps 37:16; Prov 16:8; 1 Tim 6:6]
Proverbs 15:16 NLT (New Living Translation)
Better to have little, with fear for the LORD, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
Proverbs 15:16 TPT (The Passion Translation)
It’s much better to live simply, surrounded in holy awe and worship of God, than to have great wealth with a home full of trouble.
Proverbs 15:16 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.