Proverbs 16:19 · KJV
“Better {it is to be} of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.”
— Proverbs 16:19
Pride {goeth} before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy {is} he. {handleth...: or, understandeth a matter}
Proverbs 16 — Context
The highway of the upright {is} to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18Pride {goeth} before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19Better {it is to be} of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy {is} he. {handleth...: or, understandeth a matter}
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Cross References
Matthew 5:3
Blessed {are} the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Psalms 138:6
Though the LORD {be} high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
Isaiah 57:15
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name {is} Holy; I dwell in the high and holy {place}, with him also {that is} of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Exodus 15:9
The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them. {destroy: or, repossess}
Psalms 34:18
The LORD {is} nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. {unto...: Heb. to the broken of heart} {of a contrite...: Heb. contrite of spirit}
Luke 1:51-53
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
Isaiah 10:6
I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets. {tread...: Heb. lay them a treading}
Proverbs 29:23
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.