8Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.


In Context

5 The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord a man avoids evil.

7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord , he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.

8 Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.

9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.

10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice.

Proverbs 16:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:8Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

16:8Better is a little with justice, than great revenues with iniquity.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

16:8Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:8Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

16:8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:8Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:8Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

16:8Better is a little with righteousness, Than abundance of increase without justice.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.