Proverbs 28:6

New Century Version

It is better to be poor and innocent than to be rich and wicked.

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It is better to be poor and honest than to be foolish and tell lies.

Innocent people will be kept safe, but those who are dishonest will suddenly be ruined.

People want others to be loyal, so it is better to be poor than to be a liar.

It is better to be poor and right than to be wealthy and dishonest.

People who live good lives respect the Lord, but those who live evil lives don’t.