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Better is a little that the righteous has, Than the abundance of many wicked.
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Commentators unanimously affirm that a small amount in the hands of a righteous person is superior to the combined fortunes of many wicked individuals. This is because the righteous person's portion, however small, comes with God's blessing, love, and contentment. In contrast, the wealth of the wicked is often accompanied by a curse, anxiety, and spiritual emptiness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A little that a righteous man hath - literally, “Good is a little to the righteous, more than,” etc. Our translation, however, has …
19th Century
Anglican
A little. —A natural reflection, when it is remembered that great riches bring corresponding cares (Proverbs 15:16), a…
Baptist
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. …
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16th Century
Protestant
Better is the little of the righteous, etc This verse, without any sufficient reason, has been rendered in various ways. The word המון,
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
A little that a righteous man has It is the portion of the righteous, for the most part, to have but little of this world…
Let us be satisfied that God will make all things work for our good. Let us not disturb ourselves at what we see in this world. A fretful, disconte…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Afterwards, when he says, cease from anger, and leave rage, he gives a twofold reason for the warning.
The first r…
