6 Better the poor whose walk is blameless than the rich whose ways are perverse.

Other Translations of Proverbs 28:6

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

6 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.

The Message

6 It's better to be poor and direct than rich and crooked.

New King James Version

6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

New Living Translation

6 Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 28:6

Commentary on Proverbs 28:6

(Read Proverbs 28:6)

An honest, godly, poor man, is better than a wicked, ungodly, rich man; has more comfort in himself, and is a greater blessing to the world.