1 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
Proverbs 19:1
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Proverbs 28:5–7
5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully. 6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse. 7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Proverbs 19:21–23
21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. 22 The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar. 23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
Sirach 19:23–25
23 There is a wickedness, and it is an abomination. There is a fool lacking in wisdom. (WEB) 24 Better is one who has little understanding, and fears God, than one who has much intelligence and transgresses the law. (WEB) 25 There is an exquisite subtlety, and it is unjust. And the… (WEB)
Ecclesiastes 4:12–14
12 And though one may be overpowered, two can resist. Moreover, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken. 13 Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning. 14 For the youth has come from the prison to the kin…
Proverbs 28:17–19
17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him. 18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. 19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies…
Sirach 30:13–15
13 Chastise your son, and give him work, lest his shameless behavior be an offense to you. (WEB) 14 Better is a poor man who is healthy and fit, than a rich man who is afflicted in his body. (WEB) 15 Health and fitness are better than all gold, and a strong body better than wealth… (WEB)
Psalms 37:15–17
15 But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken. 16 Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked. 17 For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.
Proverbs 16:7–9
7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. 8 Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice. 9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
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