Proverbs 19:1

Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity 1 than one who is perverse in speech and is a fool. 1

Unlocked Literal 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, it is not good to have desire without knowledge 1 and the one who runs too fast misses the path. 1

Read all of Proverbs 19

Cross References

1 Samuel 25:17Therefore know this and consider what you will do, for evil is plotted against our master, and against his whole house. He is such a worthless fellow that one cannot reason with him.”

Psalms 26:11But as for me, I will walk in integrity; 1 redeem me and have mercy on me. 1

Proverbs 12:26The righteous person is a guide for his friend, 1 but the way of the wicked leads them astray. 1

Proverbs 15:16Better is little with the fear of Yahweh 1 than great treasure with confusion. 1

Proverbs 19:22Loyalty is what a person desires 1 and a poor person is better than a liar. 1

Proverbs 28:6It is better for a poor person who walks in his integrity, 1 than for a rich person who is crooked in his ways. 1

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Proverbs 19:1