Proverbs 19:1
Proverbs 19:1
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Integrity is a treasure that is more valuable than wealth, and this verse highlights the contrast between the integrity of the poor who walk in righteousness and the perverse lips of the foolish. In a world that often values material wealth above all else, this passage reminds us that walking in integrity is far more important. Even those who have little in the way of earthly possessions but live uprightly possess something of greater worth: a life that honors God. Integrity leads to wisdom and righteousness, while perverseness leads to foolishness and destruction. It’s a call to value the things that matter most—our character, our integrity, and our pursuit of righteousness—over worldly gain and status.
Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Proverbs 13:6
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness.
Psalm 119:1
Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.