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Proverbs 15:16

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Proverbs 15:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 15:16

Theological / Devotional

Better is little. This verse underlines the truth in v. 15. Few men can be trusted with great wealth because of the strong temptation to set the affections upon riches and to neglect the preparation for the life to come. The boundless riches of a perfect world will be poured out upon all who reach perfection of character (see 1 Tim. 6:6-10, 17-19).

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