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Proverbs 28:6 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Proverbs 28:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 28 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.”
Proverbs 28:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 28:6
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich—The Hebrew tov (better) introduces a value comparison central to Proverbs' wisdom: moral integrity (tom, uprightness/blamelessness) surpasses material wealth gained through iqqesh (perversity, moral crookedness).This proverb directly contradicts worldly values that equate success with riches. The poor who maintains covenant faithfulness stands higher in God's economy than the wealthy whose paths are twisted. Jesus echoed this in Luke 16:15: 'That which is highly esteemed among men is abo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:6
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“Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity”
“Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.”
“The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.”
“than great revenues with injustice.”
“Felix came with Drusilla”