Proverbs 28:6
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.
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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.