Proverbs 19:1

Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are twisted.

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In The King James Version

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

In Context

2Further, without knowledge desire is not good; and he who is over-quick in acting goes out of the right way.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:17So now, give thought to what you are going to do; for evil is in store for our master and all his house: for he is such a good-for-nothing person that it is not possible to say anything to him.

Psalms 26:11But as for me, I will go on in my upright ways: be my saviour, and have mercy on me.

Proverbs 12:26The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.

Proverbs 15:16Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.

Proverbs 19:22The ornament of a man is his mercy, and a poor man is better than one who is false.

Proverbs 28:6Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.

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