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Proverbs 28:6
Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.
Proverbs 28:6 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 28:6 in other translations
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
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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In context
3 A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
4 They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.
5 Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.
6 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.
7 He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.
8 He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.
9 He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
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