Proverbs 28:6

Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:6

BSB

Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

AKJV

Better is the poor that walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

CPDV

Better is the pauper walking in his simplicity, than the rich walking in ways of depravity.

ERV

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

NHEB

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

SMT

Good the poor one going in his integrity above him perverting the ways, and he the rich.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 28:6

BetterH2896isthepoorH7326VerbthatwalkethH1980VerbinhisuprightnessH8537Noun MasculinethanhethatisperverseH6141AdjectiveinhiswaysH1870Noun MasculinethoughheberichH6223

Commentary for Proverbs 28:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 28:6

Summary

Virtuous poverty surpasses perverted wealthy living.

Event

Comparing virtue and wealth

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC