Proverbs 28:6

King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

Better is the poor that walketh in his uightness, 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 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 uightly 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.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 19:1-2
    2 verses
    87%

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

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

  • Prov 28:10-11
    2 verses
    81%

    10Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the uight shall have good things in possession.

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

  • Prov 10:9
    79%

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

  • Prov 16:8
    78%

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

  • Prov 13:6-8
    3 verses
    78%

    6Righteousness keepeth him that is uight in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

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

    8The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

  • Prov 28:18-20
    3 verses
    78%

    18Whoso walketh uightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

    19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

    20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

  • Prov 11:3
    78%

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

  • Prov 14:2
    77%

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

  • Ps 37:16
    77%

    16A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

  • Prov 22:16
    77%

    16He that opesseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

  • Prov 28:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

    8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

  • Prov 15:6
    75%

    6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

  • Prov 29:7
    75%

    7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

  • Prov 14:31
    75%

    31He that opesseth the poor reoacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

  • Prov 28:3-5
    3 verses
    75%

    3A poor man that opesseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

    4They that forsake the law aise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

    5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

  • Prov 14:20-21
    2 verses
    75%

    20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

    21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

  • Prov 2:20
    74%

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

  • Prov 12:26
    74%

    26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

  • Prov 11:28
    74%

    28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

  • Prov 28:27
    74%

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

  • Prov 15:16
    74%

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

  • Prov 12:8
    74%

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

  • Prov 19:22
    74%

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

  • Eccl 4:13
    74%

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

  • Prov 18:23
    74%

    23The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

  • Prov 28:22
    74%

    22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

  • Prov 22:1
    73%

    1A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

  • Prov 13:15
    73%

    15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

  • Eccl 6:8
    73%

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

  • Prov 13:18
    73%

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

  • Prov 10:15
    73%

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

  • Prov 13:23
    73%

    23Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

  • Prov 16:19
    73%

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

  • Prov 11:5
    73%

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

  • Prov 16:17
    73%

    17The highway of the uight is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way eserveth his soul.

  • Prov 21:29
    73%

    29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the uight, he directeth his way.

  • Prov 20:7
    73%

    7The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

  • Prov 21:8
    73%

    8The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

  • Isa 26:7
    73%

    7The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.

  • Prov 19:4
    73%

    4Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.