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.
Better
Perverse
General references
Bible References
Better
Proverbs 19:22
That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
Proverbs 12:26
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
Proverbs 15:16
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 16:8
Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
Proverbs 28:6
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Psalm 37:26
All the day long he dealeth graciously, and lendeth; And his seed is blessed.
Matthew 16:26
For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?
James 2:5
Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?
Perverse
1 Samuel 25:17
Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his house: for he is such a worthless fellow, that one 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 muttereth wickedness.
Matthew 12:31
Therefore I say unto you, Every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men; but the blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.
General references
Proverbs 28:6
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.