Better is the little of the righteous
Than the abundance of many wicked.

His speech was smoother than butter,
But his heart was war;
His words were softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn swords.

Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips will praise You.

Who have sharpened their tongue like a sword.
They aimed bitter speech as their arrow,

And it will please the Lord better than an ox
Or a young bull with horns and hoofs.

For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand outside.
I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God
Than dwell in the tents of wickedness.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord
Than to trust in man.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord
Than to trust in princes.

The law of Your mouth is better to me
Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.