Proverbs 15:16 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | Better | טוֹב | h2896 |
| 1 | is little | מְ֭עַט | h4592 |
| 2 | with the fear | בְּיִרְאַ֣ת | h3374 |
| 3 | of the LORD | יְהוָ֑ה | h3068 |
| 4 | treasure | מֵאוֹצָ֥ר | h214 |
| 5 | than great | רָ֝֗ב | h7227 |
| 6 | and trouble | וּמְה֥וּמָה | h4103 |
| 7 | בֽוֹ׃ | h0 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
World English Bible (WEB)
Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, Than great treasure with trouble.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Better `is' a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.