Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
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Verse 1 is found in chapter 19 of Proverbs. The integrity of the poor is favorably compared with the perversity of the fool, challenging the idea that wealth automatically equals wisdom. Desire without knowledge leads to mistakes, and haste can cause stumbling. Generosity toward the poor is connected with the Lord. The chapter also reminds us that a false witness and one who spreads lies produce consequences that cannot be considered minor.
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Compare Proverbs 19:1 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Ein Armer, der in seiner Frömmigkeit wandelt, ist besser denn ein Verkehrter mit seinen Lippen, der doch ein Narr ist.
Mejor es el pobre que camina en su sencillez, Que el de perversos labios y fatuo.
Mieux vaut le pauvre qui marche dans son intégrité, Que l'homme qui a des lèvres perverses et qui est un insensé.
Il povero, che cammina nella sua integrità, Val meglio che il perverso di labbra, il quale è stolto
MELHOR é o pobre que anda na sua integridade do que o perverso de lábios e tolo.
行為純正的窮乏人 勝過嘴唇歪曲的愚昧人。
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