Proverbs 16:8
Better is a little with righteousness Than great revenues without right.
In context
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. 6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. 7 When a man's ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 Better is a little with righteousness Than great revenues without right.
9 A man's heart deviseth his way: But the LORD directeth his steps. 10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: His mouth transgresseth not in judgment. 11 A just weight and balance are the LORD's: All the weights of the bag are his work.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 16:8 in the NIV
Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 16:8 in the ESV
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.