World English Bible
Proverbs 16:19
“It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 16
17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.