Proverbs 16:8
Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
In context
5 The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished. 6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided. 7 When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them. 8 Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. 10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice. 11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 16:8 in the KJV
Better is a little with righteousness Than great revenues without right.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 16:8 in the ESV
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.