Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 16:19

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
— Proverbs 16:19

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Proverbs 16:19
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"Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud."
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Illustration of Proverbs 16:19
Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 16:19 -- Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

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Illustration of Proverbs 16:19 — Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

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