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Proverbs 19:1

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

King James Version with Apocrypha

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 the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

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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 household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.

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

Proverbs 12:26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

Proverbs 15:16Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Proverbs 19:22The desire 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 uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

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