Proverbs 28:6
¶ Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [be] rich.
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- 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 ¶ ‹There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:› 20 ‹And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,› 21 ‹And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.› 22 ‹And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;› 23 ‹And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.›
- Prov 19:22 : 22 ¶ The desire of a man [is] his kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar.
- Prov 28:18 : 18 ¶ Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once.
- Acts 24:24-27 : 24 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. 26 He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. 27 But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
- Prov 16:8 : 8 ¶ Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
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- Prov 19:1-22 verses87%
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, [it is] not good; and he that hasteth with [his] feet sinneth.
- Prov 28:10-112 verses81%
10 ¶ Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good [things] in possession.
11 ¶ The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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9 ¶ He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
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8 ¶ Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
- Prov 13:6-83 verses78%
6 ¶ Righteousness keepeth [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 riches.
8 ¶ The ransom of a man's life [are] his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
- Prov 28:18-203 verses78%
18 ¶ Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: 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 innocent.
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3 ¶ The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
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2 ¶ He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him.
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16 A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked.
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16 ¶ He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.
- Prov 28:7-82 verses76%
7 ¶ Whoso keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father.
8 ¶ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
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6 ¶ In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
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7 ¶ The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it].
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31 ¶ He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
- Prov 28:3-53 verses75%
3 ¶ A poor 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 judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].
- Prov 14:20-212 verses75%
20 ¶ The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends.
21 ¶ He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he.
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20 That thou mayest walk in the way of good [men], and keep the paths of the righteous.
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26 ¶ The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
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28 ¶ He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
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27 ¶ He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
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16 ¶ Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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8 ¶ A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
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22 ¶ The desire of a man [is] his kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar.
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13 ¶ Better [is] a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.
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23 ¶ The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
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22 ¶ He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
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1 ¶ A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold.
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15 ¶ Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors [is] hard.
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8 For what hath the wise more than the fool? what hath the poor, that knoweth to walk before the living?
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18 ¶ Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
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15 ¶ The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city: the destruction of the poor [is] their poverty.
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23 ¶ Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment.
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19 ¶ Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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5 ¶ The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
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17 ¶ The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
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29 ¶ A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.
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7 ¶ The just [man] walketh in his integrity: his children [are] blessed after him.
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8 ¶ The way of man [is] froward and strange: but [as for] the pure, his work [is] right.
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7 The way of the just [is] uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.
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4 ¶ Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.