Proverbs 19:1
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 19
“Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.”Proverbs 19:1
What Does Proverbs 19:1 Mean?
Proverbs 19:1 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 19, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Integrity.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 19:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 1:26“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.”James 1:9“Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:”Proverbs 20:7“The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.”Proverbs 28:6“Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.”Proverbs 16:8“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.”Proverbs 19:22“The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.”Proverbs 28:11“The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.”Ecclesiastes 4:13“Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.”Ecclesiastes 6:8“For what hath the wise more than the fool? what hath the poor, that knoweth to walk before the living?”Matthew 16:26“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”Proverbs 14:2“He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.”Proverbs 15:16“Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.”Acts 20:30“Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.”Psalms 119:141“I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.”Isaiah 59:3“For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue hath muttered perverseness.”Luke 6:20“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.”James 2:5“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?”Psalms 7:8“The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.”Psalms 37:26“He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.”Proverbs 12:26“The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.”
Study Proverbs 19:1 in the ScriptureVerse app
Every verse in the app has a study sheet with its cross-references (OpenBible.info's 344,799) and commentary, and an AI Bible Teacher that shows the verses behind its answers. Coming to iPhone on February 10, 2027.
Join the waitlist