Proverbs 19:1

Better [is] the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse [in] his lips, who [is] a fool.

Young's Literal Translation

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, without knowledge the soul [is] not good, And the hasty in feet is sinning.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:17'And, now, know and consider what thou dost; for evil hath been determined against our lord, and against all his house, and he [is] too much a son of worthlessness to be spoken to.'

Psalms 26:11And I, in mine integrity I walk, Redeem me, and favour me.

Proverbs 12:26The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

Proverbs 15:16Better [is] a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.

Proverbs 19:22The desirableness of a man [is] his kindness, And better [is] the poor than a liar.

Proverbs 28:6Better [is] the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse of ways who is rich.

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