Proverbs 19:1

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than one of perverse lips, who is a fool.

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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

2Also in the want of knowledge in the soul there is nothing good; and he that hasteneth with his feet misseth the right path.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:17And now know and consider what thou canst do; for evil is determined on against our master, and against all his household; and he is too greatly a worthless man for me to speak to him.

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

Proverbs 12:26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.

Proverbs 15:16Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and confusion therewith.

Proverbs 19:22The longing of a man is [to exercise] 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 in his ways, though he be rich.

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