Proverbs 16:19

19 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

Proverbs 16:19 in Other Translations

KJV
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
ESV
19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.
NLT
19 Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.
MSG
19 It's better to live humbly among the poor than to live it up among the rich and famous.
CSB
19 Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble than to divide plunder with the proud.

Proverbs 16:19 In-Context

17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.
21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.
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