Proverbs 28:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 28:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 28:6 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 28:6 — KJV
“Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.”
— Proverbs 28:6 (KJV)
Proverbs 28:6 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:6
“Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:6: better, poor, walketh
“He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:6: walketh, uprightness, perverse
“The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls. give more: Heb. multiply give less: Heb. diminish”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:6: poor, than, rich
“And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:6: poor, than, rich
“And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:6: poor, than, rich
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