Devine Scripture

Proverbs 28:6

Proverbs chapter 28 · verse 6 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 inhisways, though he be rich.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.5Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

v.6This passage

v.7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

Cross references

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

  • Luke 16:19

    Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day:

  • Proverbs 16:8

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

  • Acts 24:24

    But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.

  • Proverbs 19:1

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

  • Proverbs 19:22

    That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

  • Proverbs 28:18

    Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.