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 who walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

1 Samuel 25:17

Now therefore know and consider what you will do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.

1 Samuel 25:25

Let not my lord, I pray you, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal: for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but I your handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom you did send.

Psalm 26:11

But as for me, I will walk in my integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.

Psalm 37:26

He is ever merciful, and lends; and his descendants are blessed.

Proverbs 12:26

The righteous chooses his friends carefully: but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Proverbs 14:2

He that walks in his uprightness fears the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despises him.

Proverbs 15:16

Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with trouble.

Proverbs 16:8

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without justice.

Proverbs 19:22

The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

Proverbs 20:7

The just man walks in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

Isaiah 59:3

For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue has muttered perverseness.

Matthew 12:31-34

Therefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven unto men.

Matthew 16:26

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

James 2:5-6

Hearken, my beloved brethren, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to them that love him?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

General references

Bible References

Better

Proverbs 19:22
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
Proverbs 12:26
The righteous chooses his friends carefully: but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Proverbs 15:16
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 16:8
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without justice.
Proverbs 28:6
Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Psalm 37:26
He is ever merciful, and lends; and his descendants are blessed.
Matthew 16:26
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
James 2:5
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to them that love him?

Perverse

1 Samuel 25:17
Now therefore know and consider what you will do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.
Isaiah 59:3
For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue has muttered perverseness.
Matthew 12:31
Therefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven unto men.

General references

Proverbs 28:6
Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.