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Selected Verse: Proverbs 15:16 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Pr 15:16 |
King James |
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| trouble--agitation, implying the anxieties and perplexities attending wealth held by worldlings (Pro 16:18; Ti1 6:6). |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| This proverb has its completion in the teaching of Mat 6:33. |
| The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
fear
Also; (Pro 14:26),
(See Scofield) - (Psa 19:9). |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Trouble - Tumultuous lusts and passions, vexatious cares, and horrors of conscience. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Better is little with the fear of the Lord - Because where the fear of God is, there are moderation and contentment of spirit. |
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.