Proverbs 19:1

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:1

BSB
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
AKJV
Better is the poor that walks in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
CPDV
Better is the poor who walks in his simplicity, than the rich who twists his lips and is unwise.
ERV
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity than he that perverse in his lips and is a fool.
NHEB
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
SMT
Good the poor one going in his integrity above the perverse of lips, and he foolish.

Commentary for Proverbs 19:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 19:1
Summary
Integrity surpasses wealth and deception.
Event
Poor person chosen over fool
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom