Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
It's better to have a humble heart and be with poor people than to share stolen treasure with proud people.
This verse teaches that being humble and associating with humble people is far better than getting rich by joining with arrogant, dishonest people.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during Solomon's reign when Israel experienced great wealth and prosperity, creating clear distinctions between social classes. The phrase 'divide the spoil' refers to sharing plunder from military victories or ill-gotten gains, which was common practice among the wealthy and powerful of that era. Solomon understood firsthand how pride and wealth could corrupt people's hearts and relationships.
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