Proverbs 19:1

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

Darby Translation

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

2Also that a person be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet maketh false steps.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:17And now know and consider what thou wilt do, for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household; and he is such a son of Belial, that one cannot speak to him.

Psalms 26:11But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity. Redeem me, and be gracious unto me.

Proverbs 12:26The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.

Proverbs 15:16Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.

Proverbs 19:22The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor [man] is better than a liar.

Proverbs 28:6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.

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