Ecclesiastes 4:13
Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king who will no longer be admonished.
Ecclesiastes 9:15-16
now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no one remembered that same poor man.
Genesis 37:2
These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives; and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.
1 Kings 22:8
And the king of Israel replied unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah, the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the LORD; but I hate him, for he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
2 Chronicles 16:9-10
For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly, for from now on thou shalt have wars.
2 Chronicles 24:20-22
And the Spirit of God clothed himself in Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada, the priest, who being over the people, said unto them, Thus hath God said, Why do ye transgress the commandments of the LORD? Ye shall not prosper in this; for because ye have forsaken the LORD, he shall also forsake you.
2 Chronicles 25:16
And as the prophet was speaking these things unto him, he said unto him, Art thou appointed as the king's counsel? Forbear; why should thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare and said, I know that God has determined to destroy thee because thou hast done this and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.
Proverbs 19:1
Better is the poor that walks in his integrity than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
Proverbs 28:6
Better is the poor that walks in his perfection than he that is perverse in his ways, though he is rich.
Proverbs 28:15-16
As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.