Proverbs 28:6

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Prov 19:1 : 1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
  • Luke 16:19-23 : 19 There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, who 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 to Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23 And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and saw 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 Whoever walks uprightly shall be saved, but he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
  • Acts 24:24-27 : 24 And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning faith in Christ. 25 And as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go away for now; when I have a convenient time, I will call for you. 26 He also hoped that money would be given him by Paul, that he might release him: therefore, he sent for him more often, and conversed with him. 27 But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix; and Felix, wanting to grant a favor to the Jews, left Paul bound.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 Better is a little with righteousness than vast revenues without justice.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:1-2
    2 verses
    87%

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

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

  • Prov 28:10-11
    2 verses
    81%

    10Whoever causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the upright shall have good things in possession.

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

  • Prov 10:9
    79%

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

  • Prov 16:8
    78%

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

  • Prov 13:6-8
    3 verses
    78%

    6Righteousness guards him who is upright in the way, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

    7There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; there is one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

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

  • Prov 28:18-20
    3 verses
    78%

    18Whoever walks uprightly shall be saved, but he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

    19He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who follows vain persons shall have poverty enough.

    20A faithful person shall abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich shall not be innocent.

  • Prov 11:3
    78%

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

  • Prov 14:2
    77%

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

  • Ps 37:16
    77%

    16A little that the righteous has is better than the riches of many wicked.

  • Prov 22:16
    77%

    16He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he who gives to the rich, shall surely come to want.

  • Prov 28:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7Whoever keeps the law is a wise son, but he who is a companion of riotous men shames his father.

    8He who by usury and unjust gain increases his wealth gathers it for one who will pity the poor.

  • Prov 15:6
    75%

    6In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but in the income of the wicked is trouble.

  • Prov 29:7
    75%

    7The righteous consider the cause of the poor; but the wicked do not understand to know it.

  • Prov 14:31
    75%

    31He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy on the poor.

  • Prov 28:3-5
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    75%

    3A poor man who oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.

    4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.

    5Evil people do not understand judgment, but those who seek the LORD understand all things.

  • Prov 14:20-21
    2 verses
    75%

    20The poor is hated even by his own neighbor, but the rich have many friends.

    21He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.

  • Prov 2:20
    74%

    20That you may 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 neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

  • Prov 11:28
    74%

    28He who trusts in his riches shall fall, but the righteous shall flourish like a branch.

  • Prov 28:27
    74%

    27He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses.

  • Prov 15:16
    74%

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

  • Prov 12:8
    74%

    8A man is commended according to his wisdom, but he who is of a perverse heart will 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 wise child than an old and foolish king who will not be admonished anymore.

  • Prov 18:23
    74%

    23The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.

  • Prov 28:22
    74%

    22He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye and does not consider that poverty shall come upon him.

  • Prov 22:1
    73%

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

  • Prov 13:15
    73%

    15Good understanding gives favor, but the way of transgressors is hard.

  • Eccl 6:8
    73%

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

  • Prov 13:18
    73%

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

  • 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 which is destroyed for lack of judgment.

  • Prov 16:19
    73%

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

  • Prov 11:5
    73%

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

  • Prov 16:17
    73%

    17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he who keeps his way preserves his soul.

  • Prov 21:29
    73%

    29A wicked man hardens his face, but as for the upright, he directs his way.

  • Prov 20:7
    73%

    7The just man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.

  • Prov 21:8
    73%

    8The way of the guilty is crooked and strange, but as for the pure, his work is right.

  • Isa 26:7
    73%

    7The way of the just is uprightness; You, most upright, weigh the path of the just.

  • Prov 19:4
    73%

    4Wealth makes many friends, but the poor is separated from his neighbor.