Proverbs 19:1
Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnes, then he that abuseth his lips, and is a foole.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
2For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17Nowe therefore take heede, and see what thou shalt doe: for euill will surely come vpon our master, and vpon all his familie: for he is so wicked that a man can not speake to him.
Psalms 26:11But I will walke in mine innocencie: redeeme me therefore, and be mercifull vnto me.
Proverbs 12:26The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour: but the way of the wicked will deceiue them.
Proverbs 15:16Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 19:22That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.
Proverbs 28:6Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.