<div>
 
 

 
 <h2>
 

 Proverbs 16:19–20
 </h2>

 

 
 <div>
 <h2 class="extra_text">Proverbs 16:19–20 (<a class="mp3link" href="https://audio.esv.org/hw/20016019-20016020.mp3" title="Proverbs 16:19–20" type="audio/mpeg">Listen</a>)</h2>

19 <a class="va" alt="esv_01" rel="v20016019"></a>  It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor <a class="va" alt="esv_01" rel="v20016019"></a>    than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20 <a class="va" alt="esv_01" rel="v20016020"></a>  Whoever gives thought to the word<a class="fn" href="#f1-1" id="fb1-1" title="<note class="alternative">Or to a matter</note>">1</a> will discover good, <a class="va" alt="esv_01" rel="v20016020"></a>    and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. 
<div class="footnotes extra_text">
<h3>Footnotes</h3>
<a href="#fb1-1" id="f1-1">[1]</a> 16:20 <note class="alternative">Or to a matter</note>

</div>
(<a href="http://www.esv.org" class="copyright">ESV</a>)
 </div>
 
 
 
</div>

Proverbs 16:19–20 Proverbs 16:19–20 (Listen) 19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.20 Whoever gives thought to the wordOr to a matter">1 will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. Footnotes [1] 16:20 Or to a matter (ESV)

Proverbs 16:19–20
 

 

 
 
 Proverbs 16:19–20 (<a href="https://audio.esv.org/hw/20016019-20016020.mp3" title="Proverbs 16:19–20" rel="noopener noreferrer">Listen</a>)

19&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor <a rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Whoever gives thought to the word<a href="#f1-1" title="<note class=" rel="noopener noreferrer">Or to a matter"&gt;1</a> will discover good, <a rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. 

Footnotes
<a href="#fb1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer">[1]</a> 16:20 Or to a matter


(<a href="http://www.esv.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">ESV</a>)

May 16: Proverbs 16:19–20

<h2>Just a Few Verses Per Day</h2>
The book of Proverbs is a unique and treasured part of the Bible, rich with timeless wisdom. It is meant to be read slowly and meditatively, yet most reading plans require whole chapters of reading at a time.
This reading plan leads you to open up space and time to absorb the truths of Scripture at a slower pace. Read through the book of Proverbs in a year—a few verses per day—with this 365-day plan.
© 2018 Crossway. All Rights Reserved.

Religion & Spirituality

Christianity

Just a Few Verses Per Day The book of Proverbs is a unique and treasured part of the Bible, rich with timeless wisdom. It is meant to be read slowly and meditatively, yet most reading plans require whole chapters of reading at a time. This reading plan leads you to open up space and time to absorb the truths of Scripture at a slower pace. Read through the book of Proverbs in a year—a few verses per day—with this 365-day plan. © 2018 Crossway. All Rights Reserved.

Just a Few Verses Per Day
The book of Proverbs is a unique and treasured part of the Bible, rich with timeless wisdom. It is meant to be read slowly and meditatively, yet most reading plans require whole chapters of reading at a time.
This reading plan leads you to open up space and time to absorb the truths of Scripture at a slower pace. Read through the book of Proverbs in a year—a few verses per day—with this 365-day plan.
© 2018 Crossway. All Rights Reserved.

Share May 16: Proverbs 16:19–20

Sign up to save your podcasts

May 16: Proverbs 16:19–20

May 16: Proverbs 16:19–20