Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 19:1

Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

English Standard Version

Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.

The Message

Better to be poor and honest than a rich person no one can trust.

New King James Version

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

New Living Translation

It is better to be poor and honest than to be a fool and dishonest.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 19:1

(Read Proverbs 19:1)

　　A poor man who fears God, is more honourable and happy, than a man without wisdom and grace, however rich or advanced in rank.

　　

Proverbs 19:1 In-Context

1 Better the poor whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.

　　2 Desire without knowledge is not good- how much more will hasty feet miss the way!

　　3 A person's own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the Lord.

　　4 Wealth attracts many friends, but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.

　　5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free.