Proverbs 28:6

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Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in his ways and rich.

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  • Prov 19:1 : 1 Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.
  • Luke 16:19-23 : 19 "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores. 21 He longed to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 "The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side.
  • Prov 19:22 : 22 What is desirable in a person is kindness, and it is better to be poor than a liar.
  • Prov 28:18 : 18 Whoever walks in integrity will be saved, but one who is crooked in his ways will fall into ruin.
  • Acts 24:24-27 : 24 After some days, Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. 25 As Paul discussed righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid and said, 'That is enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.' 26 At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him money, so he sent for him often and conversed with him. 27 After two years, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. Because he wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:1-2
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    1Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.

    2Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good, and one who hurries makes wrong choices.

  • Prov 28:10-11
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    81%

    10Whoever leads the upright along an evil path will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

    11A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with understanding will see right through him.

  • Prov 10:9
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    9The one who walks in integrity walks securely, but the one who perverts his ways will be found out.

  • Prov 16:8
    78%

    8Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.

  • Prov 13:6-8
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    6Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

    7One pretends to be rich yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor yet has great wealth.

    8A person's wealth may ransom their life, but the poor hear no threat.

  • Prov 28:18-20
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    18Whoever walks in integrity will be saved, but one who is crooked in his ways will fall into ruin.

    19Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but the one who chases worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

    20A faithful man will abound in blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.

  • Prov 11:3
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    3The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.

  • Prov 14:2
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    2Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one whose ways are devious despises Him.

  • Ps 37:16
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    16Better is the little that the righteous have than the abundance of many wicked.

  • Prov 22:16
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    16One who oppresses the poor to increase their wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich will both come to poverty.

  • Prov 28:7-8
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    7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.

    8Whoever increases his wealth by charging interest and unfair gain gathers it for one who is kind to the poor.

  • Prov 15:6
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    6The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

  • Prov 29:7
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    7The righteous care about the justice of the poor, but the wicked have no understanding of it.

  • Prov 14:31
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    31Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

  • Prov 28:3-5
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    3A poor man who oppresses the needy is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

    4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.

    5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand all things.

  • Prov 14:20-21
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    20The poor are hated even by their own neighbors, but the rich have many friends.

    21Whoever despises their neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to the poor.

  • Prov 2:20
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    20So you will walk in the way of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous.

  • Prov 12:26
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    26The righteous choose their companions wisely, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

  • Prov 11:28
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    28Whoever trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

  • Prov 28:27
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    27Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but one who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

  • Prov 15:16
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    16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and turmoil with it.

  • Prov 12:8
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    8A person is praised according to their insight, but one with a twisted mind is despised.

  • Prov 19:22
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    22What is desirable in a person is kindness, and it is better to be poor than a liar.

  • Eccl 4:13
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    13Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning.

  • Prov 18:23
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    23The poor speak with supplications, but the rich answer harshly.

  • Prov 28:22
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    22A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth and does not consider that poverty will come upon him.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1A good name is more desirable than great wealth; being esteemed is better than silver or gold.

  • Prov 13:15
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    15Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the treacherous leads to ruin.

  • Eccl 6:8
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    8What advantage has the wise person over the fool? What does the poor person gain by knowing how to conduct themselves before the living?

  • Prov 13:18
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    18Poverty and shame come to those who ignore discipline, but those who heed correction are honored.

  • Prov 10:15
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    15The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.

  • Prov 13:23
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    23An abundance of food may come from the land of the poor, but it is sometimes swept away for lack of justice.

  • Prov 16:19
    73%

    19Better to be humble with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

  • Prov 11:5
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    5The righteousness of the blameless makes their path straight, but the wicked fall because of their own wickedness.

  • Prov 16:17
    73%

    17The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.

  • Prov 21:29
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    29A wicked man hardens his face, but an upright person considers their way.

  • Prov 20:7
    73%

    7The righteous person walks in their integrity; blessed are their children after them.

  • Prov 21:8
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    8The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is upright.

  • Isa 26:7
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    7The path of the righteous is level; You, the Upright One, make the way of the righteous smooth.

  • Prov 19:4
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    4Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor person is abandoned by their friends.