Proverbs 19:1
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity than he that is perverse in his lips and a fool at the same time.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
2Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his house; for he is such a base fellow, 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 is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
Proverbs 15:16Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.
Proverbs 19:22The lust of a man is his shame; 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 in his ways, though he be rich.