Proverbs 19:1

Better is the poor who walks in his integritythan he who is perverse in his lips and 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

2It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge;nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:17Now therefore know and consider what you will do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his house; for he is such a worthless fellow that one can't speak to him."

Psalms 26:11But as for me, I will walk in my integrity.Redeem me, and be merciful to me.

Proverbs 12:26A righteous person is cautious in friendship,but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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

Proverbs 19:22That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness.A poor man is better than a liar.

Proverbs 28:6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity,than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

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