Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 16:19
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Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
About Proverbs 16:19
Few verses address Humility as directly as Proverbs 16:19. This Old Testament passage from the wisdom of Proverbs has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Matthew 11:29
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”
- Proverbs 11:2
“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
- 1 Peter 5:5
“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
- Isaiah 57:15
“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”
- Psalms 25:9
“The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.”
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How to Apply Proverbs 16:19
Pray through Proverbs 16:19 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Humility. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.