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It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

Proverbs 16:19 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૧૬:૧૯
ગરીબની સાથે નમ્રતા રાખવી તે સારું છે તે અભિમાનીની સાથે લૂંટના ભાગીદાર થવા કરતાં વધારે સારું છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन १६:१९
घमण्डियों के संग लूट बाँट लेने से, दीन लोगों के संग नम्र भाव से रहना उत्तम है।

In context

17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

18Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

19It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

20He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.

21The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

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