Proverbs 16:19

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Better to be humble with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

Additional Resources

Other Translations

Referenced Verses

  • Isa 57:15 : 15 For this is what the high and exalted One says—he who lives forever, whose name is holy: 'I dwell in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.'
  • Exod 15:9 : 9 The enemy said, 'I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoils; my desire will be satisfied on them. I will draw my sword; my hand will destroy them.'
  • Ps 34:18 : 18 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles.
  • Ps 138:6 : 6 Though the Lord is exalted, he cares for the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar.
  • Prov 29:23 : 23 A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
  • Isa 9:3 : 3 For you have shattered the yoke that burdened them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, as on the day of Midian’s defeat.
  • Isa 10:6 : 6 I send him against a godless nation; I dispatch him against a people at My wrath, to seize plunder, to take spoil, and to trample them down like mud in the streets.
  • Isa 10:13-15 : 13 For he says, 'By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, because I have understanding. I removed the boundaries of nations, plundered their treasures, and brought down their mighty ones like a bull.' 14 My hand seized the wealth of nations like one finds a nest. As one gathers abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth; no wing fluttered, no beak opened to chirp. 15 Does the axe exalt itself above the one who wields it? Or does the saw boast against the one who moves it? It would be like a rod waving the one who lifts it, or a staff acting as though it were not made of wood.
  • Isa 53:12 : 12 Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death and was numbered with the transgressors. He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.
  • Matt 5:3 : 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
  • Luke 1:51-53 : 51 He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones and exalted the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty.
  • Luke 18:13-14 : 13 'But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven but beat his chest and said, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner.' 14 'I tell you that this man went home justified before God rather than the other. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.'

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 16:18
    84%

    18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

  • Prov 29:23
    81%

    23A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

  • Prov 11:2
    79%

    2When pride comes, then comes shame, but with the humble comes wisdom.

  • Prov 18:12
    78%

    12Before destruction, the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor.

  • Prov 19:1
    76%

    1Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.

  • Isa 5:15
    75%

    15So humanity will be humbled, and people will be brought low; even the eyes of the arrogant will be humbled.

  • Prov 15:16
    75%

    16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and turmoil with it.

  • Prov 12:9
    74%

    9Better to be lowly and have a servant than to act important and have no food.

  • Prov 28:6
    73%

    6Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in his ways and rich.

  • Prov 25:7
    73%

    7For it is better to be told, 'Come up here,' than to be humiliated in the presence of a nobleman whom your eyes have seen.

  • Matt 23:12
    73%

    12Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

  • Isa 2:11-12
    2 verses
    73%

    11The haughty eyes of mankind will be brought low, and humanity's pride will be humbled. The Lord alone will be exalted on that day.

    12For the day of the Lord of hosts will come against all who are proud and arrogant, against all who are exalted—they will be humbled.

  • Prov 13:10
    73%

    10Where there is pride, there is strife, but wisdom is found in those who take counsel.

  • Prov 16:20
    73%

    20Whoever gives attention to a matter will find good, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

  • Jas 1:9
    73%

    9Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation,

  • Prov 22:4
    72%

    4The reward for humility and the fear of the LORD is riches, honor, and life.

  • Prov 16:5
    72%

    5The Lord detests all who are proud in heart; be sure of this, they will not go unpunished.

  • Jas 4:10
    72%

    10Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

  • Eccl 7:8
    72%

    8The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.

  • Prov 28:25
    72%

    25A greedy person stirs up conflict, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

  • Prov 15:33
    72%

    33The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

  • Prov 3:34-35
    2 verses
    72%

    34He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.

    35The wise will inherit honor, but fools get only shame.

  • Prov 16:8
    72%

    8Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.

  • Luke 14:11
    72%

    11'For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.'

  • Ps 138:6
    72%

    6Though the Lord is exalted, he cares for the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar.

  • Ps 37:16
    72%

    16Better is the little that the righteous have than the abundance of many wicked.

  • Job 40:12
    71%

    12Look at every proud person and humble him, and crush the wicked where they stand.

  • Rom 12:16
    71%

    16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.

  • Jas 4:6
    71%

    6But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'

  • Prov 14:29
    71%

    29Whoever is patient shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered person promotes folly.

  • Ps 34:2
    70%

    2I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

  • Prov 16:32
    70%

    32Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

  • Prov 28:11
    70%

    11A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with understanding will see right through him.

  • Jer 13:15
    70%

    15Listen and pay attention! Do not be proud, for the LORD has spoken.

  • Prov 21:24
    70%

    24The proud and arrogant person, named 'Scoffer,' acts with excessive pride.

  • Prov 15:25
    70%

    25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He secures the boundary of the widow.

  • Prov 13:18
    70%

    18Poverty and shame come to those who ignore discipline, but those who heed correction are honored.

  • Prov 16:16
    70%

    16How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!

  • Ps 131:1
    70%

    1A song of ascents. LORD, my heart is not proud, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with matters too great or too wonderful for me.

  • Prov 17:1
    70%

    1Better a dry piece of bread with peace than a house full of feasting accompanied by strife.

  • Ps 10:2
    69%

    2In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the afflicted; let them be caught in the schemes they have devised.

  • Ps 10:10
    69%

    10He crouches, he bows down, and the helpless fall by his strong claws.

  • Eccl 10:6
    69%

    6Foolishness is set in high places, while the rich sit in lowly positions.

  • Isa 2:17
    69%

    17The pride of mankind will be bowed down, and human arrogance will be humbled. The Lord alone will be exalted on that day.

  • Ps 49:2
    69%

    2Listen to this, all you peoples; give ear, all who dwell on the earth,

  • Job 22:29
    69%

    29When people are humbled and you say, 'Lift them up,' God will save the downcast.

  • Job 5:11
    69%

    11He sets the lowly on high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.

  • Prov 21:4
    69%

    4Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the lamp of the wicked—is sin.