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.
Psalm 7:8
The Lord shall judge the people: judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity.
Psalm 25:21
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
Psalm 119:1
Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.
Psalm 26:1
Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.