Proverbs 16:19

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It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
World English Bible (WEB)
Better{H2896} it is to be of an humble{H8217} spirit{H7307} with the lowly{H6035}{(H8675)}{H6041}, than to divide{H2505}{(H8763)} the spoil{H7998} with the proud{H1343}.
Strong's King James
Better to be humble in spirit with the poor, Than divide booty with the proud.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.
Young's Literal Translation

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