Proverbs
“Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.”
Proverbs 15:16
Proverbs 15:16 (KJV) speaks to contentment money, contentment, and reverence — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
1 Timothy 6:6“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
Philippians 4:11“I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.”
Philippians 4:12“The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.”
Proverbs 19:23“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Hebrews 13:5“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:”
Proverbs 30:8
Common questions
What does Proverbs 15:16 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 15:16 reads: "Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith." The verse speaks to contentment money, contentment, and reverence. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 15 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 15:16 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith." is Proverbs 15:16 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 15.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 15:16?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 15:16 include 1 Timothy 6:6, Philippians 4:11, and Philippians 4:12. Reading them alongside Proverbs 15:16 deepens the theme of contentment money.
How can I pray with Proverbs 15:16?
Read Proverbs 15:16 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.