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.
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Perverse
General references
Bible References
Better
Proverbs 19:22
The charm of a man, is his lovingkindness, - and better a poor man, than one who deceiveth.
Proverbs 12:26
The righteous man guideth his neighbour, but, the way of the lawless, leadeth them astray.
Proverbs 15:16
Better is a little, with the reverence of Yahweh, than great treasure, and disquietude therewith.
Proverbs 16:8
Better a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.
Proverbs 28:6
Better a poor man walking in his integrity, than one who is crooked - turning two ways, though, he, be rich.
Psalm 37:26
All day long, is he showing favour and lending, his seed, therefore, shall have a blessing.
Matthew 16:26
For what shall a man be profited, though, the whole world, he gain, and, his life, he forfeit? Or what shall a man give, in exchange for his life?
James 2:5
Hearken! my brethren beloved: - Hath not, God, chosen the destitute in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
Perverse
1 Samuel 25:17
Now, therefore, know thou, and see, what thou canst do, for mischief is determined against our lord, and against all his household, - but, he, is such an abandoned man, that one cannot speak unto him.
Isaiah 59:3
For, your hands, are defiled with blood, And, your fingers, with iniquity, - Your lips, have spoken falsehood, and Your tongue, muttereth, perversity.
Matthew 12:31
Wherefore, I say unto you, All sin and profane speaking, shall be forgiven unto men, - but, the speaking profanely of the Spirit, shall not be forgiven;
General references
Proverbs 28:6
Better a poor man walking in his integrity, than one who is crooked - turning two ways, though, he, be rich.