Verse 1

Better{H2896} is the poor{H7326}{(H8802)} that walketh{H1980}{(H8802)} in his integrity{H8537}, than he that is perverse{H6141} in his lips{H8193}, and is a fool{H3684}.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 28:6 : 6 Better{H2896} is the poor{H7326}{(H8802)} that walketh{H1980}{(H8802)} in his uprightness{H8537}, than he that is perverse{H6141} in his ways{H1870}, though he be rich{H6223}.
  • Isa 59:3 : 3 For your hands{H3709} are defiled{H1351}{(H8738)} with blood{H1818}, and your fingers{H676} with iniquity{H5771}; your lips{H8193} have spoken{H1696}{(H8765)} lies{H8267}, your tongue{H3956} hath muttered{H1897}{(H8799)} perverseness{H5766}.
  • Matt 12:31-34 : 31 Wherefore{G1223}{G5124} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, All manner of{G3956} sin{G266} and{G2532} blasphemy{G988} shall be forgiven{G863}{(G5701)} unto men{G444}: but{G1161} the blasphemy{G988} against the Holy Ghost{G4151} shall{G863} not{G3756} be forgiven{G863}{(G5701)} unto men{G444}. 32 And{G2532} whosoever{G3739}{G302} speaketh{G2036}{(G5632)} a word{G3056} against{G2596} the Son{G5207} of man{G444}, it shall be forgiven{G863}{(G5701)} him{G846}: but{G3739} whosoever{G1161}{G302} speaketh{G2036}{(G5632)} against{G2596} the Holy{G40} Ghost{G4151}, it shall{G863} not{G3756} be forgiven{G863}{(G5701)} him{G846}, neither{G3777} in{G1722} this{G5129} world{G165}, neither{G3777} in{G1722} the world to come{G3195}{(G5723)}. 33 Either{G2228} make{G4160}{(G5657)} the tree{G1186} good{G2570}, and{G2532} his{G846} fruit{G2590} good{G2570}; or else{G2228} make{G4160}{(G5657)} the tree{G1186} corrupt{G4550}, and{G2532} his{G846} fruit{G2590} corrupt{G4550}: for{G1063} the tree{G1186} is known{G1097}{(G5743)} by{G1537} his fruit{G2590}. 34 O generation{G1081} of vipers{G2191}, how{G4459} can ye{G1410}{(G5736)}, being{G5607}{(G5752)} evil{G4190}, speak{G2980}{(G5721)} good things{G18}? for{G1063} out of{G1537} the abundance{G4051} of the heart{G2588} the mouth{G4750} speaketh{G2980}{(G5719)}.
  • Matt 16:26 : 26 For{G1063} what{G5101} is a man{G444} profited{G5623}{(G5743)}, if{G1437} he shall gain{G2770}{(G5661)} the whole{G3650} world{G2889}, and{G1161} lose{G2210}{(G5686)} his own{G846} soul{G5590}? or{G2228} what{G5101} shall a man{G444} give{G1325}{(G5692)} in exchange{G465} for his{G846} soul{G5590}?
  • Jas 2:5-6 : 5 Hearken{G191}{(G5657)}, my{G3450} beloved{G27} brethren{G80}, Hath{G1586} not{G3756} God{G2316} chosen{G1586}{(G5668)} the poor{G4434} of this{G5127} world{G2889} rich{G4145} in{G1722} faith{G4102}, and{G2532} heirs{G2818} of the kingdom{G932} which{G3739} he hath promised{G1861}{(G5662)} to them that love{G25}{(G5723)} him{G846}? 6 But{G1161} ye{G5210} have despised{G818}{(G5656)} the poor{G4434}. Do{G2616} not{G3756} rich men{G4145} oppress{G2616}{(G5719)} you{G5216}, and{G2532} draw{G846}{G1670}{(G5719)} you{G5209} before{G1519} the judgment seats{G2922}?
  • 1 Sam 25:17 : 17 Now therefore know{H3045}{(H8798)} and consider{H7200}{(H8798)} what thou wilt do{H6213}{(H8799)}; for evil{H7451} is determined{H3615}{(H8804)} against our master{H113}, and against all his household{H1004}: for he is such a son{H1121} of Belial{H1100}, that a man cannot speak{H1696}{(H8763)} to him.
  • 1 Sam 25:25 : 25 Let{H7760}{(H8799)} not my lord{H113}, I pray thee, regard{H3820} this man{H376} of Belial{H1100}, even Nabal{H5037}: for as his name{H8034} is, so is he; Nabal{H5037} is his name{H8034}, and folly{H5039} is with him: but I thine handmaid{H519} saw{H7200}{(H8804)} not the young men{H5288} of my lord{H113}, whom thou didst send{H7971}{(H8804)}.
  • Ps 26:11 : 11 But as for me, I will walk{H3212}{(H8799)} in mine integrity{H8537}: redeem{H6299}{(H8798)} me, and be merciful{H2603}{(H8798)} unto me.
  • Ps 37:26 : 26 He is ever{H3117} merciful{H2603}{(H8802)}, and lendeth{H3867}{H8688)}; and his seed{H2233} is blessed{H1293}.
  • Prov 12:26 : 26 The righteous{H6662} is more excellent{H8446}{(H8686)} than his neighbour{H7453}: but the way{H1870} of the wicked{H7563} seduceth{H8582}{(H8686)} them.
  • Prov 14:2 : 2 He that walketh{H1980}{(H8802)} in his uprightness{H3476} feareth{H3373} the LORD{H3068}: but he that is perverse{H3868}{(H8737)} in his ways{H1870} despiseth{H959}{(H8802)} him.
  • Prov 15:16 : 16 Better{H2896} is little{H4592} with the fear{H3374} of the LORD{H3068} than great{H7227} treasure{H214} and trouble{H4103} therewith.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 Better{H2896} is a little{H4592} with righteousness{H6666} than great{H7230} revenues{H8393} without right{H4941}.
  • Prov 19:22 : 22 The desire{H8378} of a man{H120} is his kindness{H2617}: and a poor man{H7326}{(H8802)} is better{H2896} than{H376} a liar{H3577}.
  • Prov 20:7 : 7 The just{H6662} man walketh{H1980}{(H8693)} in his integrity{H8537}: his children{H1121} are blessed{H835} after{H310} him.