Proverbs 19:1

Better is the poor that walketh in his tohm (integrity, guilelessness), 1 than he that is perverse in his sfatayim (lips), and is a kesil (fool). 1

Orthodox Jewish Bible

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 nefesh (desire) be without da'as, it is not tov, 1 and he that hasteth with his raglayim (feet) sinneth. 1

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:17Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for ra'ah is determined against adoneinu, and against all his bais; for he is such a ben Beliyaal, that a man cannot speak to him.

Psalms 26:11But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity; 1 redeem me, v'chaneini (and be merciful and gracious unto me). 1

Proverbs 12:26The tzaddik prevaileth advantageously over his neighbor, 1 but the derech resha'im leads them astray. 1

Proverbs 15:16Better is little with the Yirat Hashem 1 than otzar rav (great treasure) and trouble therewith. 1

Proverbs 19:22The ta'avah (what is desirable) in an adam is his chesed, 1 and a rahsh (pauper) is better than an ish kazav (liar). 1

Proverbs 28:6Better is the rahsh (poor) that walketh in his integrity, 1 than he that is perverse in his drakhim (ways), though he be rich. 1

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