Pro 15:16 | NETfull | STEP | Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.

Proverbs 15:16

16 Better ^{▼▼ One of the frequent characteristics of wisdom literature is the “better” saying; it is a comparison of different but similar things to determine which is to be preferred. These two verses focus on spiritual things being better than troubled material things.} is little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth and turmoil ^{▼▼ Turmoil refers to anxiety; the fear of the Lord alleviates anxiety, for it brings with it contentment and confidence.} with it. ^{▼▼ Not all wealth has turmoil with it. But the proverb is focusing on the comparison of two things – fear of the Lord with little and wealth with turmoil. Between these two, the former is definitely better.}