Proverbs 19:1
Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
2Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good. And he who hastens with his feet sins.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17Now therefore know and consider what thou will do, for evil is determined against our master, and against all his house. For he is such a worthless fellow that [a man] cannot speak to him.
Psalms 26:11But as for me, I will walk in my integrity. Redeem me, and be merciful to me.
Proverbs 12:26A righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked causes them to err.
Proverbs 15:16Better is little with the fear of LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
Proverbs 19:22That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness, and a poor man is better than a liar.
Proverbs 28:6Better is the poor man who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.