Proverbs 16:19
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.”Proverbs 16:19
What Does Proverbs 16:19 Mean?
Proverbs 16:19 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 19 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Humility.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 16:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Ephesians 4:2“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”Proverbs 16:32“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”Proverbs 25:6“Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:”Psalms 138:6“Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.”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.”Exodus 15:9“The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.”Psalms 34:18“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”Isaiah 53:12“Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.”Luke 1:51“He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.”Luke 6:20“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.”Luke 18:13“And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.”Proverbs 25:7“For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.”Proverbs 29:23“A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”Isaiah 9:3“Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.”Isaiah 10:6“I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets.”Isaiah 10:13“For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man:”Psalms 119:162“I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.”
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