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Proverbs 19:1

Better to be poor but honest than stupid and tell lies.

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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

2It's not good to be someone who doesn't think. If you rush, things go wrong.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:17You should know what happened and consider what you should do about it. Disaster is about to strike our master and his whole family, but he's so obnoxious no one can talk sense into him!”

Psalms 26:11For I don't do that—I act with integrity. Save me and be gracious to me!

Proverbs 12:26Good people look out for their friends, but the way the wicked live leads them astray.

Proverbs 15:16It's better to respect the Lord and only have a little than to have plenty of money and the trouble that comes with it.

Proverbs 19:22The most desirable thing in anyone is trustworthy love; it is better to be poor than a liar.

Proverbs 28:6Better to be poor and have integrity than to be devious and rich.

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