Proverbs 28:6

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 19:1 : 1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
  • Luke 16:19-23 : 19 Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day: 20 and a certain beggar named Lazarus was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 and desiring to be fed with the [crumbs] that fell from the rich man's table; yea, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels into Abraham's bosom: and the rich man also died, and was buried. 23 And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
  • 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 28:18 : 18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.
  • Acts 24:24-27 : 24 But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus. 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me. 26 He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. 27 But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:1-2
    2 verses
    87%

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

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

  • Prov 28:10-11
    2 verses
    81%

    10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

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

  • Prov 10:9
    79%

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

  • Prov 16:8
    78%

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

  • Prov 13:6-8
    3 verses
    78%

    6 Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

    7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

    8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

  • Prov 28:18-20
    3 verses
    78%

    18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.

    19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.

    20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

  • Prov 11:3
    78%

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

  • Prov 14:2
    77%

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

  • Ps 37:16
    77%

    16 Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked.

  • Prov 22:16
    77%

    16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [gain], [And] he that giveth to the rich, [shall come] only to want.

  • Prov 28:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

    8 He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

  • Prov 15:6
    75%

    6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

  • Prov 29:7
    75%

    7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it] .

  • Prov 14:31
    75%

    31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

  • Prov 28:3-5
    3 verses
    75%

    3 A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

    4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

    5 Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

  • Prov 14:20-21
    2 verses
    75%

    20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.

    21 He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

  • Prov 2:20
    74%

    20 That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, And keep the paths of the righteous.

  • Prov 12:26
    74%

    26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

  • Prov 11:28
    74%

    28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

  • Prov 28:27
    74%

    27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

  • Prov 15:16
    74%

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

  • Prov 12:8
    74%

    8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

  • Prov 19:22
    74%

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

  • Eccl 4:13
    74%

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

  • Prov 18:23
    74%

    23 The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.

  • Prov 28:22
    74%

    22 he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

  • Prov 22:1
    73%

    1 A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches, [And] loving favor rather than silver and gold.

  • Prov 13:15
    73%

    15 Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

  • Eccl 6:8
    73%

    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 13:18
    73%

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

  • Prov 10:15
    73%

    15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

  • Prov 13:23
    73%

    23 Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.

  • Prov 16:19
    73%

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

  • Prov 11:5
    73%

    5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

  • Prov 16:17
    73%

    17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

  • Prov 21:29
    73%

    29 A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.

  • Prov 20:7
    73%

    7 A righteous man that walketh in his integrity, Blessed are his children after him.

  • Prov 21:8
    73%

    8 The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.

  • Isa 26:7
    73%

    7 The way of the just is uprightness: thou that art upright dost direct the path of the just.

  • Prov 19:4
    73%

    4 Wealth addeth many friends; But the poor is separated from his friend.