Proverbs 19:1 meaning and explanation
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
Proverbs 19:1, Berean Standard Bible
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This verse opens the chapter with a comparison in the style of the book of Proverbs, where a wise saying is set beside a foolish one. The speaker is a wisdom teacher addressing a student, and the point is that integrity matters more than wealth or smooth talk.
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