Proverbs 15:16
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Proverbs 15
2 songs meet this passage
“I don't need no money, fortune, or fame”
My Girl · The Temptations
resonates with Proverbs 15:16
The singer values love and contentment over wealth, echoing the wisdom that a little with peace outweighs riches with turmoil.
Coat of Many Colors · Dolly Parton
resonates with Proverbs 15:16
The whole song's contentment amid poverty, chosen over anxious comparison with wealthier peers, reflects this proverb's preference for simplicity with peace over riches with turmoil.