«Better is a little with righteousness»: See 15.16. «Righteousness» contrasts here with «injustice» in the second line. Contemporary English Version translates this line “It’s better to be honest and poor.”

«Than great revenues with injustice»: «Great revenues» means “large income,” “much wealth,” “riches.” Contemporary English Version continues its rendering “than to be dishonest and rich,” which is a good model.

Quoted with permission from Reyburn, William D. and Fry, Euan McG. A Handbook on Proverbs. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2000. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .