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The True Treasure
Commentators emphasize that the 'fear of the Lord' is not just an emotion but a treasure in itself. It represents a right relationship with God that brings contentment, divine blessing, protection, and peace. This spiritual wealth is what makes a little material substance far more valuable than great riches without God.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 15:16
18th Century
Theologian
This proverb has its completion in the teaching of Matthew 6:33.
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 15:16
19th Century
Bishop
Trouble.— The disquiet (Psalms 39:6) which attends the pursuit and care of riches, in contrast to the pea…
John Gill
On Proverbs 15:16
17th Century
Pastor
Better [is] little with the fear of the Lord than great
treasure and trouble therewith .
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 15:16–17
17th Century
Minister
Believers often have enough when worldly eyes see little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations that accompany the we…