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Proverbs 19:1
Better is the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse in his lips, who is a fool.
Proverbs 19:1 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 19:1 in other translations
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
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In context
1 Better is the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse in his lips, who is a fool.
2 Also, without knowledge the soul is not good, And the hasty in feet is sinning.
3 The folly of man perverteth his way, And against Jehovah is his heart wroth.
4 Wealth addeth many friends, And the poor from his neighbour is separated.
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