Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 15:16

"Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith." — Proverbs 15:16 (ASV)

Trouble.— The disquiet (Psalms 39:6) which attends the pursuit and care of riches, in contrast to the peace which they have who love God’s law (Psalms 119:165).