Proverbs 28:6

Geneva Bible (1560)

Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 19:1 : 1 Better is ye poore that walketh in his vprightnes, then he that abuseth his lips, & is a foole.
  • Luke 16:19-23 : 19 There was a certaine riche man, which was clothed in purple and fine linnen, and fared well and delicately euery day. 20 Also there was a certaine begger named Lazarus, which was laide at his gate full of sores, 21 And desired to bee refreshed with the crommes that fell from the riche mans table: yea, and the dogges came and licked his sores. 22 And it was so that the begger died, and was caried by the Angels into Abrahams bosome. The rich man also died, and was buried. 23 And being in hell in torments, he lift vp his eyes, and sawe Abraham a farre off, and Lazarus in his bosome.
  • Prov 19:22 : 22 That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.
  • Prov 28:18 : 18 He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
  • Acts 24:24-27 : 24 And after certaine dayes, came Felix with his wife Drusilla, which was a Iewesse, and he called foorth Paul, and heard him of the faith in Christ. 25 And as he disputed of righteousnes & temperance, & of the iudgement to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time, and when I haue conuenient time, I will call for thee. 26 Hee hoped also that money shoulde haue bene giuen him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore hee sent for him the oftner, and communed with him. 27 When two yeeres were expired, Porcius Festus came into Felix roume: and Felix willing to get fauour of the Iewes, left Paul bound.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:1-2
    2 verses
    87%

    1Better is ye poore that walketh in his vprightnes, then he that abuseth his lips, & is a foole.

    2For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.

  • Prov 28:10-11
    2 verses
    81%

    10He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shal fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.

    11The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.

  • Prov 10:9
    79%

    9He that walketh vprightly, walketh boldely: but he that peruerteth his wayes, shalbe knowen.

  • Prov 16:8
    78%

    8Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.

  • Prov 13:6-8
    3 verses
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    6Righteousnesse preserueth the vpright of life: but wickednes ouerthroweth the sinner.

    7There is that maketh himselfe riche, and hath nothing, and that maketh himselfe poore, hauing great riches.

    8A man will giue his riches for the ransome of his life: but the poore cannot heare ye reproch.

  • Prov 28:18-20
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    78%

    18He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.

    19He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.

    20A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.

  • Prov 11:3
    78%

    3The vprightnes of the iust shal guide them: but the frowardnes of the transgressers shall destroy them.

  • Prov 14:2
    77%

    2He that walketh in his righteousnes, feareth the Lord: but he that is lewde in his wayes, despiseth him.

  • Ps 37:16
    77%

    16A small thing vnto the iust man is better, then great riches to the wicked and mightie.

  • Prov 22:16
    77%

    16Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase him selfe, and giueth vnto the riche, shall surely come to pouertie.

  • Prov 28:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.

    8He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.

  • Prov 15:6
    75%

    6The house of the righteous hath much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble.

  • Prov 29:7
    75%

    7The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.

  • Prov 14:31
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    31He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.

  • Prov 28:3-5
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    75%

    3A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.

    4They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.

    5Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.

  • Prov 14:20-21
    2 verses
    75%

    20The poore is hated euen of his own neighbour: but the friendes of the rich are many.

    21The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.

  • Prov 2:20
    74%

    20Therefore walke thou in the way of good men, and keepe the wayes of the righteous.

  • Prov 12:26
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    26The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour: but the way of the wicked will deceiue them.

  • Prov 11:28
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    28He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall florish as a leafe.

  • Prov 28:27
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    27He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.

  • Prov 15:16
    74%

    16Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.

  • Prov 12:8
    74%

    8A man shall be commended for his wisedome: but the froward of heart shalbe despised.

  • Prov 19:22
    74%

    22That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.

  • Eccl 4:13
    74%

    13Better is a poore and wise childe, then an olde and foolish King, which will no more be admonished.

  • Prov 18:23
    74%

    23The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.

  • Prov 28:22
    74%

    22A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.

  • Prov 22:1
    73%

    1A good name is to be chosen aboue great riches, and louing fauour is aboue siluer and aboue golde.

  • Prov 13:15
    73%

    15Good vnderstanding maketh acceptable: but the way of the disobedient is hated.

  • Eccl 6:8
    73%

    8For what hath the wise man more then the foole? what hath the poore that knoweth how to walke before the liuing?

  • Prov 13:18
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    18Pouertie and shame is to him that refuseth instruction: but hee that regardeth correction, shalbe honoured.

  • Prov 10:15
    73%

    15The riche mans goodes are his strong citie: but the feare of the needie is their pouertie.

  • Prov 13:23
    73%

    23Much foode is in the fielde of the poore: but the fielde is destroyed without discretion.

  • Prov 16:19
    73%

    19Better it is to be of humble minde with the lowly, then to deuide the spoyles with the proude.

  • Prov 11:5
    73%

    5The righteousnes of the vpright shal direct his way: but the wicked shall fall in his owne wickednes.

  • Prov 16:17
    73%

    17The pathe of the righteous is to decline from euil, and hee keepeth his soule, that keepeth his way.

  • Prov 21:29
    73%

    29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but the iust, he will direct his way.

  • Prov 20:7
    73%

    7He that walketh in his integritie, is iust: and blessed shall his children be after him.

  • Prov 21:8
    73%

    8The way of some is peruerted and strange: but of the pure man, his worke is right.

  • Isa 26:7
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    7The way of the iust is righteousnesse: thou wilt make equall the righteous path of the iust.

  • Prov 19:4
    73%

    4Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.