Proverbs 19:1

American Standard Version (1901)

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 28:6 : 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.
  • Isa 59:3 : 3 For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue muttereth wickedness.
  • Matt 12:31-34 : 31 Therefore I say unto you, Every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men; but the blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. 32 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but whosoever shall speak against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, nor in that which is to come. 33 Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fruit. 34 Ye offspring of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
  • Matt 16:26 : 26 For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?
  • Jas 2:5-6 : 5 Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world [to be] rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him? 6 But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats?
  • 1 Sam 25:17 : 17 Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his house: for he is such a worthless fellow, that one cannot speak to him.
  • 1 Sam 25:25 : 25 Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this worthless fellow, even Nabal; for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but I thy handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom thou didst send.
  • Ps 26:11 : 11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: Redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
  • Ps 37:26 : 26 All the day long he dealeth graciously, and lendeth; And his seed is blessed.
  • Prov 12:26 : 26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
  • Prov 14:2 : 2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
  • Prov 15:16 : 16 Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
  • Prov 19:22 : 22 That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
  • Prov 20:7 : 7 A righteous man that walketh in his integrity, Blessed are his children after him.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 28:6
    87%

    6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.

  • Prov 19:2-3
    2 verses
    82%

    2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

    3 The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah.

  • Prov 10:9
    78%

    9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

  • Prov 19:22
    77%

    22 That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

  • Prov 15:21
    77%

    21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

  • Eccl 6:8
    76%

    8 For what advantage hath the wise more than the fool? [or] what hath the poor man, that knoweth how to walk before the living?

  • Prov 14:2-3
    2 verses
    76%

    2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

    3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 16:19
    76%

    19 Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

  • Prov 28:26
    76%

    26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

  • Prov 28:11
    76%

    11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7 Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.

    8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Eccl 4:13
    76%

    13 Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.

  • Prov 12:15
    76%

    15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

  • Prov 12:23
    76%

    23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 13:16
    76%

    16 Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.

  • Prov 14:24
    75%

    24 The crown of the wise is their riches; [But] the folly of fools is [only] folly.

  • Prov 17:7
    75%

    7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

  • Prov 17:20
    75%

    20 He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    75%

    18 He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

    19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

  • Prov 15:5
    75%

    5 A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

  • Prov 15:14
    75%

    14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

  • Eccl 10:3
    75%

    3 Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one [that] he is a fool.

  • Prov 29:20
    75%

    20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Prov 26:12
    75%

    12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Prov 23:9
    75%

    9 Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Eccl 7:5
    74%

    5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

  • Eccl 5:1
    74%

    1 Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God; for to draw nigh to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they know not that they do evil.

  • Eccl 9:16
    74%

    16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

  • Prov 15:2
    74%

    2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

  • Prov 19:10
    74%

    10 Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

  • Prov 17:16
    74%

    16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

  • Prov 26:7
    74%

    7 The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

  • Prov 13:20
    74%

    20 Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

  • Prov 10:21
    74%

    21 The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

  • Prov 11:3
    74%

    3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

  • Prov 26:5
    74%

    5 Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

  • Prov 17:24
    74%

    24 Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 14:33
    74%

    33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

  • Prov 15:7
    74%

    7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 13:18
    74%

    18 Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

  • Prov 14:15-16
    2 verses
    74%

    15 The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

    16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

  • Prov 21:20
    74%

    20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

  • Prov 15:16
    74%

    16 Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

  • Prov 18:6
    74%

    6 A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

  • Prov 16:8
    73%

    8 Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.