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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 28) Proverbs 28:6 KJV
"Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich."
Proverbs 28:6 in Context (Verses 3–9 KJV)
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A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.*
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They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
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Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
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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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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.*
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He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.*
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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.