24 occurrences

'Better' in the Bible

For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.

Verse ConceptsAlternatives To MoneyTrue GainEducation

For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.

Verse ConceptsValuesPrecious StonesBenefits Of WisdomUnique ThingsInternal AdornmentWorthjewelry

My fruit is better than gold, even than the best gold; and my increase is more to be desired than silver.

Verse ConceptsAlternatives To Moneyhonour

He who is of low position and has a servant, is better than one who has a high opinion of himself and is in need of bread.

Verse ConceptsPretenceServanthood, In SocietyShortagesServants Of PeopleSeeking HonourBeing Gay

Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.

Verse ConceptsHumilityMeeknessPoverty, SpiritualCharacter Of SaintsBe Humble!PrideBeing HumbleHumility And Pridehumbleness

It is better to come face to face with a bear whose young ones have been taken away than with a foolish man acting foolishly.

Verse ConceptsBearsEvil AssociationsMeeting PeopleBereavementFoolsMotherhood

The ornament of a man is his mercy, and a poor man is better than one who is false.

Verse ConceptsBeing PoorThe End Of LiarsUnconditional Love

For it is better to have it said to you, Come up here; than for you to be put down in a lower place before the ruler.

Verse ConceptsHumiliationSelf ExaltationMoving UpwardsAbasing PeopleWaiting Till Marriage

Bible Theasaurus

Adept (3 instances)
Amend (15 instances)
Beneficial (12 instances)
Better (302 instances)
Dependable (5 instances)
Effective (13 instances)
Expert (90 instances)
Honest (52 instances)
Honorable (62 instances)
Improve (1 instance)
Practiced (94 instances)
Proficient (4 instances)
Respectable (2 instances)
Salutary (1 instance)
Secure (159 instances)
Serious (65 instances)
Skilful (40 instances)
Skillful (88 instances)
Upright (440 instances)

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