Matthew 12:31-34

Therefore, I tell you, men will be forgiven every sin and slander; but slander against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

Matthew 16:26

What good will it do a man to gain the whole world, if he forfeits his life? or what will a man give that is of equal value with his life?

James 2:5-6

Listen, my dear Brothers. Has not God chosen those who are poor in the things of this world to be rich through their faith, and to possess the Kingdom which he has promised to those who 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.

Perverse

Bible References

Better

Matthew 16:26
What good will it do a man to gain the whole world, if he forfeits his life? or what will a man give that is of equal value with his life?
James 2:5
Listen, my dear Brothers. Has not God chosen those who are poor in the things of this world to be rich through their faith, and to possess the Kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?

Perverse

Matthew 12:31
Therefore, I tell you, men will be forgiven every sin and slander; but slander against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.