Proverbs 16:19New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Better [it is to be] of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Better is lowliness of spirit, with the patient, than a portion of spoil, with the proud.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the proud.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Better it is to be of humble minde with the lowly, then to deuide the spoyles with the proude.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, then to diuide the spoile with the proud.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— It is better to be humble and lowly in pride than he who divides spoil with the mighty.
Brenton Greek Septuagint (LXX, Restored Names)
— Better is a meek-spirited [man] with lowliness, than one who divides spoils with the proud.
Full Hebrew Names / Holy Name KJV (2008) [2] [3]
— Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. |
Better
2896 {2896} Primeטוֹבtowb{tobe}
From H2895; good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural ( good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb ( well).
[ it is to be] of an humble
8217 {8217} Primeשָׁפָלshaphal{shaw-fawl'}
From H8213; depressed, literally or figuratively.
spirit
7307 {7307} Primeרוּחַruwach{roo'-akh}
From H7306; wind; by resemblance breath, that is, a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension a region of the sky; by resemblance spirit, but only of a rational being (including its expression and functions).
with
x854 (0854) Complementאֵת'eth{ayth}
Probably from H0579; properly nearness (used only as a preposition or adverb), near; hence generally with, by, at, among, etc.
the lowly,
6035 {6035} Primeעָנָו`anav{aw-nawv'}
The second form is by intermixture with H6041; from H6031; depressed (figuratively), in mind ( gentle) or circumstances ( needy, especially saintly).
z8675 <8675> Grammar
Kethiv Reading
Where the translators of the Authorised Version followed the qere reading rather than the kethiv.
y6041 [6041] Standardעָנִי`aniy{aw-nee'}
From H6031; depressed, in mind or circumstances (practically the same as H6035 subjectively and H6041 objectively).
than to divide
2505 {2505} Primeחָלַקchalaq{khaw-lak'}
A primitive root; to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate.
z8763 <8763> Grammar
Stem - Piel (See H8840) Mood - Infinitive (See H8812) Count - 790
x4480 (4480) Complementמִןmin{min}
For H4482; properly a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses.
the spoil
7998
with
x854 (0854) Complementאֵת'eth{ayth}
Probably from H0579; properly nearness (used only as a preposition or adverb), near; hence generally with, by, at, among, etc.
the proud.
1343 {1343} Primeגֵּאֶהge'eh{gay-eh'}
From H1342; lofty; figuratively arrogant. |
Proverbs 16:19
_ _ divide the spoil — that is, conquer. Avoid the society of the proud (James 4:6). |
Proverbs 16:19
_ _ This is a paradox which the children of this world cannot understand and will not subscribe to, that it is better to be poor and humble than to be rich and proud. 1. Those that divide the spoil are commonly proud; they value themselves and despise others, and their mind rises with their condition; those therefore that are rich in this world have need to be charged that they be not high-minded, 1 Timothy 6:17. Those that are proud and will put forth themselves, that thrust, and shove, and scramble, for preferment, are the men that commonly divide the spoil and share it among them; they have the world at will and the ball at their foot. 2. It is upon all accounts better to take our lot with those whose condition is low, and their minds brought to it, than to covet and aim to make a figure and a bustle in the world. Humility, though it should expose us to contempt in the world, yet while it recommends us to the favour of God, qualifies us for his gracious visits, prepares us for his glory, secures us from many temptations, and preserves the quiet and repose of our own souls, is much better than that high-spiritedness which, though it carry away the honour and wealth of the world, makes God a man's enemy and the devil his master. |
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Psalms 34:18 The LORD [is] nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Psalms 138:6 Though the LORD [be] high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name [is] Holy; I dwell in the high and holy [place], with him also [that is] of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Matthew 5:3 Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 1:51-53 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. ... He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
Luke 18:13-14 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as [his] eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. ... I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
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Exodus 15:9 The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
Isaiah 9:3 Thou hast multiplied the nation, [and] not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, [and] as [men] rejoice when they divide the spoil.
Isaiah 10:6 I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets.
Isaiah 10:13-15 For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done [it], and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant [man]: ... Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? [or] shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? as if the rod should shake [itself] against them that lift it up, [or] as if the staff should lift up [itself, as if it were] no wood.
Isaiah 53:12 Therefore will I divide him [a portion] with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
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