Proverbs 28:6

World English Bible (2000)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • 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 "Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day. 20 A certain beggar, named Lazarus, was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 and desiring to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man's table. Yes, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 It happened that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried. 23 In Hades, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom.
  • Prov 19:22 : 22 That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
  • Prov 28:18 : 18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
  • Acts 24:24-27 : 24 But after some days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus. 25 As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you." 26 Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often, and talked with him. 27 But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:1-2
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    1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

    2It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.

  • Prov 28:10-11
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    81%

    10Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

    11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

  • Prov 10:9
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    9He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

  • Prov 16:8
    78%

    8Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

  • Prov 13:6-8
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    78%

    6Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

    7There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

    8The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

  • Prov 28:18-20
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    18Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

    19One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

    20A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

  • Prov 11:3
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    3The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

  • Prov 14:2
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    2He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

  • Ps 37:16
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    16Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.

  • Prov 22:16
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    16Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.

  • Prov 28:7-8
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    76%

    7Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

    8He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

  • Prov 15:6
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    6In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

  • Prov 29:7
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    7The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.

  • Prov 14:31
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    31He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

  • Prov 28:3-5
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    3A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

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

    5Evil men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.

  • Prov 14:20-21
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    20The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.

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

  • Prov 2:20
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    20that you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.

  • Prov 12:26
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    26A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

  • Prov 11:28
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    28He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

  • Prov 28:27
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    27One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

  • Prov 15:16
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    16Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

  • Prov 12:8
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    8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

  • Prov 19:22
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    22That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

  • Eccl 4:13
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    13Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who doesn't know how to receive admonition any more.

  • Prov 18:23
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    23The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

  • Prov 28:22
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    22A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.

  • Prov 13:15
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    15Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

  • Eccl 6:8
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    8For what advantage has the wise more than the fool? What has the poor man, that knows how to walk before the living?

  • Prov 13:18
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    18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction 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
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    23An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.

  • Prov 16:19
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    19It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

  • Prov 11:5
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    5The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

  • Prov 16:17
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    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 establishes his ways.

  • Prov 20:7
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    7A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.

  • Prov 21:8
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    8The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

  • Isa 26:7
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    7The way of the just is uprightness. You who are upright make the path of the righteous level.

  • Prov 19:4
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    4Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.