Proverbs 16:8
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.
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- 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
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Proverbs 16:8
Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.
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righteousness
The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.
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Plural form of revenue (income, proceeds, return, or yield received from property, taxation, trade, or produce).
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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.
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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.
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7When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
7When a mans wayes please the LORD, he maketh euen his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
8*Better is a little with righteousnesse, then great reuenewes without right.
Selected passage9A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
9†A mans heart deuiseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.