Proverbs 16:8–9
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
*Better is a little with righteousnesse, then great reuenewes without right.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referencePsal. 37.16. chap. 15.16.
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
†A mans heart deuiseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Translator clarificationVers. 1.
Narration uses the Pure Cambridge Edition.
PASSAGE SELECTION
Build from either side
Choose up to 10 verses in this chapter. The study tools update with the selected passage.
SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE
Cross References
10 Essential passages are open for comparison.
From verse 8
- Proverbs 15:16Rank 1 from verse 8
- Psalms 37:16Rank 2 from verse 8
- 1 Timothy 6:6–9Rank 3 from verse 8
6But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
6But godlinesse with contentment is great gaine.
7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certaine we can cary nothing out.
8And hauing food and raiment let vs be therewith content.
9But they that will be rich, fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish & hurtfull lusts, which drowne men in destruction and perdition.
- Jeremiah 17:11Rank 4 from verse 8
11As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.
11‖ As the partrich sitteth on egges, and hatcheth them not: so he that getteth riches and not by right, shall leaue them in the midst of his dayes, and at his end shall be a foole.
- Proverbs 21:6–7Rank 5 from verse 8
6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
7The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
6*The getting of treasures by a lying tongue, is a vanitie tossed to and fro of them that seeke death.
7†The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to doe iudgement.
- Micah 6:10Rank 6 from verse 8
From verse 9
- Proverbs 19:21Rank 1 from verse 9
- Psalms 37:23Rank 2 from verse 9
- Proverbs 16:1Rank 3 from verse 9
- Proverbs 20:24Rank 4 from verse 9
- Jeremiah 10:23Rank 5 from verse 9
- Proverbs 21:30Rank 6 from verse 9
- Isaiah 46:10Rank 7 from verse 9
10Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
10*Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsell shall stand, and I wil doe all my pleasure:
WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE
Definitions
Open a word for its full definition and concordance.
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 16:8
Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
COMBINED MEANING
righteousness
The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Plural form of revenue (income, proceeds, return, or yield received from property, taxation, trade, or produce).
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Outside or on the exterior; beyond a boundary; lacking, absent, free from, not accompanied by, or apart from the person, thing, condition, means, or relation named.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 16:9
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Devises; plans, contrives, or purposes in the mind.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Third-person singular present form of direct. Sense 1: To guide, order, or point. Sense 2: To instruct or teach.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Movements or paces of the feet; footsteps, courses, degrees, or stages in going.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
READ THE PASSAGE
View in context
Nearby verses · passage boundary unavailable · Proverbs 16:7–10
The selected passage is highlighted. Context is a study aid.
16:7When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
16:7When a mans wayes please the LORD, he maketh euen his enemies to be at peace with him.
16:8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
16:8*Better is a little with righteousnesse, then great reuenewes without right.
Selected passage16:9A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
16:9†A mans heart deuiseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Selected passage16:10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
16:10†A diuine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in iudgement.