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- Chapter 16
- Verse 19
Proverbs 16:19
“Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly , than to divide the spoil with the proud.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly,.... The followers of the meek and lowly Jesus, whose spirits are…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
This is a paradox which the children of this world cannot understand and will not subscribe to, that it is better to be…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the lowly Rather, poor, R.V. Better humble and poor than proud and rich.
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