Proverbs 19:1

KJV1611 – Modern English

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

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  • Prov 28:6 : 6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
  • Isa 59:3 : 3 For your hands are stained with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue has muttered perverseness.
  • Matt 12:31-34 : 31 Therefore I say to you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven unto men. 32 And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him: but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world nor in the world to come. 33 Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fruit. 34 O generation of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
  • Matt 16:26 : 26 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
  • Jas 2:5-6 : 5 Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? 6 But you have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and haul you into the courts?
  • 1 Sam 25:17 : 17 Now therefore know and consider what you will do, for harm is determined against our master and against all his household, for he is such a scoundrel that one cannot speak to him.
  • 1 Sam 25:25 : 25 Please do not let my lord regard this worthless man, Nabal, for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him. But I, your maidservant, did not see the young men of my lord whom you sent.
  • Ps 26:11 : 11 But as for me, I will walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be merciful to me.
  • Ps 37:26 : 26 He is ever merciful, and lends, and his descendants are blessed.
  • Prov 12:26 : 26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
  • Prov 14:2 : 2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.
  • Prov 15:16 : 16 Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with trouble.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 Better is a little with righteousness than vast revenues without justice.
  • 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 walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 28:6
    87%

    6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

  • Prov 19:2-3
    2 verses
    82%

    2 Also, for the soul to be without knowledge is not good; and he who hurries with his feet sins.

    3 The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart frets against the LORD.

  • Prov 10:9
    78%

    9 He who walks uprightly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways shall be known.

  • Prov 19:22
    77%

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

  • Prov 15:21
    77%

    21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of wisdom, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.

  • Eccl 6:8
    76%

    8 For what has the wise more than the fool? what does the poor have, who knows to walk before the living?

  • Prov 14:2-3
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    76%

    2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.

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

  • Prov 16:19
    76%

    19 It is better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

  • Prov 28:26
    76%

    26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely shall be delivered.

  • Prov 28:11
    76%

    11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, but the poor who has understanding searches him out.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7 Leave the presence of a foolish man, when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

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

  • Eccl 4:13
    76%

    13 Better is a poor and wise child than an old and foolish king who will not be admonished anymore.

  • Prov 12:15
    76%

    15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.

  • Prov 12:23
    76%

    23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

  • Prov 13:16
    76%

    16 Every prudent man deals with knowledge, but a fool lays open his folly.

  • Prov 14:24
    75%

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

  • Prov 17:7
    75%

    7 Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, much less lying lips for a prince.

  • Prov 17:20
    75%

    20 He who has a perverse heart finds no good, and he who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

  • Prov 10:18-19
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    75%

    18 He who hides hatred with lying lips, and he who utters slander, is a fool.

    19 In the multitude of words, there is no lack of sin, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 15:5
    75%

    5 A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who regards reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 15:14
    75%

    14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

  • Eccl 10:3
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    3 Yes, also, when he that is a fool walks by the way, his wisdom fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

  • Prov 29:20
    75%

    20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 26:12
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    12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 23:9
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    9 Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Eccl 7:5
    74%

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

  • Eccl 5:1
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    1 Keep your foot when you go to the house of God, and be more ready to hear than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.

  • Eccl 9:16
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    16 Then I said, Wisdom is better than strength; nevertheless, the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

  • Prov 15:2
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    2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge appropriately, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

  • Prov 19:10
    74%

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

  • Prov 17:16
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    16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he has no desire for it?

  • Prov 26:7
    74%

    7 The legs of the lame are uneven: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

  • Prov 13:20
    74%

    20 He who walks with wise men shall be wise, but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

  • Prov 10:21
    74%

    21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.

  • Prov 11:3
    74%

    3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the crookedness of transgressors shall destroy them.

  • Prov 26:5
    74%

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

  • Prov 17:24
    74%

    24 Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 14:33
    74%

    33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known.

  • Prov 15:7
    74%

    7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of the foolish does not.

  • Prov 13:18
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    18 Poverty and shame shall be to him who refuses instruction, but he who regards reproof shall be honored.

  • Prov 14:15-16
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    74%

    15 The simple believes every word, but the prudent man considers his steps carefully.

    16 A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is confident.

  • Prov 21:20
    74%

    20 There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man spends it up.

  • Prov 15:16
    74%

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

  • Prov 18:6
    74%

    6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows.

  • Prov 16:8
    73%

    8 Better is a little with righteousness than vast revenues without justice.