Proverbs 16:19

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Cross-reference

Proverbs 16:32 values self-control over military conquest — a parallel 'better' saying that, like humility, prioritizes inner character over external gain.

Proverbs 11:2 directly echoes the same theme: pride leads to shame, but humility brings wisdom — reinforcing the contrast in Proverbs 16:19.

Proverbs 25:7 continues the thought: it is better to be invited up than to be humiliated — directly parallels Proverbs 16:19's 'better' structure and humility theme.

Proverbs 25:6 advises against self-promotion before kings — a practical application of the humble spirit commended in Proverbs 16:19.

Psalm 34:18 Parallel

Psalm 34:18 shows God is near the brokenhearted — reinforcing the value of humility over pride.

Luke 18:14 Parallel

Luke 18:14 concludes that the humble are justified and exalted — reinforcing the proverb.

Luke 18:13 Parallel

Luke 18:13 portrays the tax collector's humble prayer — an example of the 'humble spirit' praised.

Luke 1:51-53 describes God scattering the proud and exalting the humble — parallel reversal.

Matthew 5:3 Parallel

Matthew 5:3 blesses the poor in spirit — aligning with the proverb's commendation of humility.

Isaiah 57:15 says God dwells with the contrite and humble — directly affirming the proverb's teaching.

Exodus 15:9 Parallel

Exodus 15:9 has the enemy boasting to divide spoil — illustrating the proud behavior the proverb warns against.

Isaiah 10:13-15 portrays Assyria's boastful pride — a vivid example of the proud with whom Proverbs warns against dividing spoil.

Psalm 138:6 Parallel

Psalm 138:6 states God regards the lowly and keeps the haughty at a distance — same contrast.

In Ephesians 4:2, humility and gentleness are commanded — echoing Proverbs' preference for lowliness over pride.

In Matthew 26:33, Peter's boastful claim 'I will never fall away' exemplifies the proud spirit Proverbs warns against — such pride leads to downfall.

Luke 6:20 Parallel

In Luke 6:20, Jesus blesses the poor — directly parallel to Proverbs' commendation of a lowly spirit with the oppressed.

Romans 12:3 Parallel

In Romans 12:3, Paul urges sober judgment and not thinking too highly — the same humility Proverbs values over pride.

In 1 Timothy 3:6, being 'puffed up with conceit' brings condemnation — a specific warning against the pride Proverbs says to avoid.

Isaiah 53:12 describes the humble Servant dividing spoil with the strong — a contrast to the proud's plunder, showing humility's reward.

Jeremiah 43:2 Historical context

Jeremiah 43:2 identifies 'proud men' who reject God's word — an example of the proud company Proverbs warns against dividing spoil with.