Proverbs 28:6

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Better is the pauper walking in his simplicity, than the rich walking in ways of depravity.

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One who walks on a virtuous journey, and who fears God, is despised by him who advances along a disreputable way.

Better is a little with justice, than many fruits with iniquity.

Better is the poor who walks in his simplicity, than the rich who twists his lips and is unwise.

An indigent man is merciful. And a pauper is better than a deceitful man.

Whoever walks simply shall be saved. Whoever is perverse in his steps will fall all at once.