Proverbs 16:19 · KJV

"Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud."

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹⁷The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

²¹The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

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Devotional Reflection

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Where do you get your value from? This proverb asks us to look at the world in a different way than most people do. God likes it when people are humble and help the poor and oppressed. Power abuse and haughtiness are not. God didn't just give us this saying; He also sent us His Son to show us how it works. Now if only we could figure out how to live it. Ah! But when Jesus says, "Follow me," we have the chance to show that we do. See John 13.

Prayer

Father, I know that I am weak and vulnerable to temptation, the allure of my culture's facades, and the pressure to be like the "popular crowd." Thank you for Jesus, who had power but was humble. He was important, but He related to those who were left out, forgotten, or rejected. Please use me to make a difference in my world by including people who have been left out, forgotten, or denied their rights. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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