Proverbs 19:1

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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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  • Prov 28:6 : 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, 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 hath muttered perverseness.
  • Matt 12:31-34 : 31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. 32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come. 33 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. 34 O generation 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 is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
  • Jas 2:5-6 : 5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? 6 But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw 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 household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.
  • 1 Sam 25:25 : 25 Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal: for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but I thine 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 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
  • Prov 12:26 : 26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
  • Prov 14:2 : 2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
  • Prov 15:16 : 16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
  • Prov 19:22 : 22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
  • Prov 20:7 : 7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed 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%

    6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

  • Prov 19:2-3
    2 verses
    82%

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

    3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

  • Prov 10:9
    78%

    9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

  • Prov 19:22
    77%

    22The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

  • Prov 15:21
    77%

    21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

  • Eccl 6:8
    76%

    8For what hath the wise more than the fool? what hath the poor, that knoweth to walk before the living?

  • Prov 14:2-3
    2 verses
    76%

    2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 16:19
    76%

    19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

  • Prov 28:26
    76%

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

  • Prov 28:11
    76%

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

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Eccl 4:13
    76%

    13Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.

  • Prov 12:15
    76%

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

  • Prov 12:23
    76%

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 13:16
    76%

    16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

  • Prov 14:24
    75%

    24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

  • Prov 17:7
    75%

    7Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

  • Prov 17:20
    75%

    20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    75%

    18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

  • Prov 15:5
    75%

    5A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 15:14
    75%

    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

  • Eccl 10:3
    75%

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

  • Prov 29:20
    75%

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

  • Prov 26:12
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    12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Prov 23:9
    75%

    9Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Eccl 7:5
    74%

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

  • Eccl 5:1
    74%

    1Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.

  • Eccl 9:16
    74%

    16Then 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%

    2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

  • Prov 19:10
    74%

    10Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

  • Prov 17:16
    74%

    16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

  • Prov 26:7
    74%

    7The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

  • Prov 13:20
    74%

    20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

  • Prov 10:21
    74%

    21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

  • Prov 11:3
    74%

    3The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

  • Prov 26:5
    74%

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

  • Prov 17:24
    74%

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

  • Prov 14:33
    74%

    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

  • Prov 15:7
    74%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

  • Prov 13:18
    74%

    18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

  • Prov 14:15-16
    2 verses
    74%

    15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

  • Prov 21:20
    74%

    20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

  • Prov 15:16
    74%

    16Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

  • Prov 18:6
    74%

    6A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

  • Prov 16:8
    73%

    8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.