Bible Read Proverbs 28

Proverbs 28:6

King James Version (KJV)

Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

In context

4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

8 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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Proverbs 28:6 in every translation

KJV King James Version
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
WEB World English Bible
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
BSB Berean Standard Bible
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
ASV American Standard Version
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
YLT Young's Literal Translation
Better [is] the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse of ways who is rich.
DBY Darby Translation
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.
WBS Webster Bible
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he is rich.