Proverbs 28:6
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 28
“Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.”Proverbs 28:6
What Does Proverbs 28:6 Mean?
Proverbs 28:6 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 28, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 28:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 84:11“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”Proverbs 19:1“Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.”Proverbs 28:18“Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.”Luke 16:19“There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:”Proverbs 15:16“Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.”Proverbs 19:22“The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.”Proverbs 14:2“He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.”Proverbs 16:8“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.”Numbers 22:32“And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me:”Acts 24:24“And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.”Ecclesiastes 4:13“Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.”
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