Proverbs 19:1

Verse

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
  • Humility
  • Wisdom
  • Righteousness
  • Honesty
Bebe's interpretation
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.
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