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Proverbs 28:6
Proverbs 28:6 is verse 6 of Proverbs chapter 28, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
King James Version
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
World English Bible
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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Proverbs 28:4–8 · Berean Standard Bible
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Proverbs 28:18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
Proverbs 16:8Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
Proverbs 19:1Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
Proverbs 19:22The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
Luke 16:19Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor.
Luke 16:20And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores
Luke 16:21and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.
Luke 16:22One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried.
Luke 16:23In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side.
Acts 24:24After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.
Acts 24:25As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
Acts 24:26At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
Acts 24:27After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.