Proverbs 15:16-18

The Message

¹⁶A simple life in the Fear-of-God
is better than a rich life with a ton of headaches.

¹⁷Better a bread crust shared in love
than a slab of prime rib served in hate.

¹⁸Hot tempers start fights;
a calm, cool spirit keeps the peace.

Proverbs 15:16-18

New International Version

¹⁶Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.^(A)

¹⁷Better a small serving of vegetables with love
than a fattened calf with hatred.^(B)

¹⁸A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,^(C)
but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.^(D)

The Message (MSG)

New International Version (NIV)