Proverbs 19:1

The Message

Better to be poor and honest than a rich person no one can trust.

Cross References

Psalm 26:11

You know I’ve been aboveboard with you; now be aboveboard with me. I’m on the level with you, God; I bless you every chance I get.

Proverbs 12:26

A good person survives misfortune, but a wicked life invites disaster.

Proverbs 14:2

An honest life shows respect for God; a degenerate life is a slap in his face.

Proverbs 15:16

A simple life in the Fear-of-God is better than a rich life with a ton of headaches.

Proverbs 16:8

Far better to be right and poor than to be wrong and rich.

Proverbs 19:22

It’s only human to want to make a buck, but it’s better to be poor than a liar.

Proverbs 20:7

God-loyal people, living honest lives, make it much easier for their children.

Proverbs 28:6

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