Proverbs 19:1

Proverbs chapter 19 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 12:26

    The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

  • Proverbs 16:8

    Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

  • Proverbs 28:6

    Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse inhisways, though he be rich.

  • Isaiah 59:3

    For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue muttereth wickedness.

  • Psalms 37:26

    All the day long he dealeth graciously, and lendeth; And his seed is blessed.

  • Proverbs 14:2

    He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.