Better is a little with righteousness,
than great revenues with injustice.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 16:8 in context
Proverbs 16:5–11
5
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD;
they shall certainly not be unpunished.
6
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for.
By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7
When a man’s ways please the LORD,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8
Selected verse
Better is a little with righteousness,
than great revenues with injustice.
9
A man’s heart plans his course,
but the LORD directs his steps.
10
Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
He shall not betray his mouth.
11
Honest balances and scales are the LORD’s;
all the weights in the bag are his work.
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