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Proverbs 28:6

Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Proverbs 28:6 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in `his' ways, though he be rich.

    ASV

  • Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.

    BBE

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

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • Better `is' the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse of ways who is rich.

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

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