Proverbs 19:1

Better [is] the poor walking in his integrity, || Than the perverse [in] his lips—who [is] a fool.

Literal Standard Version

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, without knowledge the soul [is] not good, || And the hasty in feet is sinning.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:17And now, know and consider what you do; for evil has been determined against our lord, and against all his house, and he [is] too much a son of worthlessness to be spoken to.”

Psalms 26:11And I walk in my integrity, || Redeem me, and favor me.

Proverbs 12:26The righteous searches his companion, || And the way of the wicked causes them to err.

Proverbs 15:16Better [is] a little with the fear of YHWH, || Than much treasure, and tumult with it.

Proverbs 19:22The desirableness of a man [is] his kindness, || And the poor [is] better than a liar.

Proverbs 28:6Better [is] the poor walking in his integrity, || Than the perverse of ways who is rich.

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