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
For what good will it do a man if he gains the whole world but parts with his life? What can a man give to buy back his life?
James 2:5
Listen, my dear brothers. Has not God chosen the world's poor to be rich in faith, and to possess the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?

Perverse

Matthew 12:31
Therefore, I tell you, men will be forgiven for any sin or abusive speech, but abusive speech about the Spirit cannot be forgiven.