Proverbs 19:1

The Passion Translation

It’s better to be honest, even if it leads to poverty, than to live as a dishonest fool.

Cross References

Proverbs 28:6

It’s more respectable to be poor and pure than rich and perverse.

Matthew 16:26

For even if you were to gain all the wealth and power of this world—at the cost of your own life—what good would that be? And what could be more valuable to you than your own soul?

Proverbs 16:8

It is better to have little with a heart that loves justice than to be rich and not have God on your side.

Proverbs 19:22

A man is charming when he displays tender mercies to others. And a lover of God who is poor and promises nothing is better than a rich liar who never keeps his promises.

Proverbs 20:7

The lovers of God will walk in integrity, and their children are fortunate to have godly parents as their examples.

Proverbs 15:16

It’s much better to live simply, surrounded in holy awe and worship of God, than to have great wealth with a home full of trouble.

Proverbs 14:2

Lovers of truth follow the right path because of their wonderment and worship of God. But the devious display their disdain for him.

Isaiah 59:3

For your hands are stained with blood and your fingers are dripping with the guilt of sin. Lies spill from your lips and your tongue mutters treachery.

Psalm 37:26

Instead, I’ve found the godly ones to be the generous ones who give freely to others. Their children are blessed and become a blessing.

Proverbs 12:26

Lovers of God give good advice to their friends, but the counsel of the wicked will lead them astray.

Psalm 26:11

I’m not like them, Lord—not at all. Save me, redeem me with your mercy, for I have chosen to walk only in what is right.

Proverbs 4:24

Avoid dishonest speech and pretentious words. Be free from using perverse words no matter what!