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Proverbs 28:6 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: King James Version
" Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. "
Proverbs 28:6
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4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
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It is assumed here that a person may live honestly and still be poor in this world. That can tempt a person toward dishonesty, yet he may resist that temptation and keep walking in integrity. It is also assumed that another person may live in a crooked and harmful way, hurting both God and people, and still be rich and prosper for a time. Such a person may have great wealth, and with it great duties and many chances to do good, yet he may still use his influence to cause much harm.
The point is a hard truth for a blind world to accept: an honest, godly poor person is better than a wicked, ungodly rich person. He has a better character, is in a better condition, has more peace within himself, and is a greater blessing to others. He deserves more honor and respect. This is true not only because his end will be better at death, but because his life is better now. When Aristides, a well-known example of honesty, was mocked by a rich man for being poor, he answered, “Your riches do you more harm than my poverty does me.”
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Proverbs 28:1
"The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion."
Proverbs 28:2
"For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged."
Proverbs 28:3
"A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food."
Proverbs 28:4
"They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend"
Proverbs 28:5
"Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand"
Proverbs 28:7
"Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father."
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