Proverbs 19:1

Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.

Berean Standard Bible

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

2Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:17Now consider carefully what you must do, because disaster looms over our master and all his household. For he is such a scoundrel that nobody can speak to him!”

Psalms 26:11But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.

Proverbs 12:26A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

Proverbs 15:16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

Proverbs 19:22The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.

Proverbs 28:6Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

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