Psalms 37:16 · KJV
“A little that a righteous man hath {is} better than the riches of many wicked.”
— Psalms 37:16
Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
Psalms 37 — Context
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, {and} to slay such as be of upright conversation. {such...: Heb. the upright of way}
15Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
16A little that a righteous man hath {is} better than the riches of many wicked.
17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
18The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:8
Better {is} a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
Proverbs 15:16-17
Better {is} little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Proverbs 13:25
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Ecclesiastes 4:6
Better {is} an handful {with} quietness, than both the hands full {with} travail and vexation of spirit.
Proverbs 3:33
The curse of the LORD {is} in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
Ecclesiastes 2:26
For {God} giveth to a man that {is} good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to {him that is} good before God. This also {is} vanity and vexation of spirit. {in his...: Heb. before him}
Matthew 6:11
Give us this day our daily bread.