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Proverbs 28:6
Better a poor man walking in his integrity, than one who is crooked—turning two ways, though, he, be rich.
Proverbs 28:6 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 poor man, who oppresseth the helpless, [is like] a rain beating down, leaving no food.
4 They who forsake instruction, praise one who is lawless, while, they who keep instruction, are at strife with them.
5 Wicked men, consider not justice, but, they who seek Yahweh, consider everything.
6 Better a poor man walking in his integrity, than one who is crooked—turning two ways, though, he, be rich.
7 He that keepeth instruction, is a son with discernment, but, a companion of squanderers, bringeth shame to his father.
8 He that increaseth his substance by interest and profit, for one ready to favour the poor, doth gather it.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.
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