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
It is a man's worship to do good; and better it is to be a poor man, than a dissembler.
Proverbs 12:26
The righteous is liberal unto his neighbour, but the way of the ungodly will deceive themselves.
Proverbs 15:16
Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure; for they are not without sorrow.
Proverbs 16:8
Better it is to have a little thing with righteousness, than great rents wrongfully gotten.
Proverbs 28:6
A poor man leading a godly life, is better than the rich that goeth in froward ways.
Psalm 37:26
The righteous is ever merciful, and lendeth gently; therefore shall his seed be blessed.
Matthew 16:26
What shall it profit a man, though he should win all the whole world, if he lose his own soul? Or else, what shall a man give to redeem his soul again withal?
James 2:5
Hearken, my dear beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poor of this world, which are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he promised to them that love him?
Perverse
1 Samuel 25:17
Now take heed and see what thou hast to do, for it is concluded to do mischief unto our master and to all his household. And he is ungracious to speak to."
Isaiah 59:3
For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with unrighteousness; Your lips speak lies, and your tongue setteth out wickedness.
Matthew 12:31
Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men, but the blasphemy of the spirit shall not be forgiven unto men.
General references
Proverbs 28:6
A poor man leading a godly life, is better than the rich that goeth in froward ways.