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Proverbs 19:1 KJV

"Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool."
Proverbs Chapter 19, Verse 1

Proverbs 19:1 in Context (Verses 1–4 KJV)

1
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
3
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.