Proverbs 19:1

Better is a poor man, walking in his integrity, than one of perverse lips, and, he, a dullard.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

2Surely, for the soul to be, without knowledge, is not good, and, he that hasteth with his feet, strayeth.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:17Now, therefore, know thou, and see, what thou canst do, for mischief is determined against our lord, and against all his household,—but, he, is such an abandoned man, that one cannot speak unto him.

Psalms 26:11But, I, in my blamelessness, will walk, Redeem me and show me favour.

Proverbs 12:26The righteous man guideth his neighbour, but, the way of the lawless, leadeth them astray.

Proverbs 15:16Better is a little, with the reverence of Yahweh, than great treasure, and disquietude therewith.

Proverbs 19:22The charm of a man, is his lovingkindness,—and better a poor man, than one who deceiveth.

Proverbs 28:6Better a poor man walking in his integrity, than one who is crooked—turning two ways, though, he, be rich.

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