Bible Cross References
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Proverbs 28:18
He that walks justly is assisted, but he that walks in crooked ways shall be entangled [therein].
Proverbs 16:8
[ 16:5B] He that seeks the Lord shall find knowledge with righteousness, and they that rightly seek Him shall find peace.
Proverbs 19:1
[This translation omits this verse.]
Proverbs 19:22
Mercy is a fruit to a man, and a poor man is better than a rich liar.
Luke 16:19-23
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"Now there was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen, enjoying himself splendidly every day.
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But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores, who had been placed at his gate,
21
and longing to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table. And even the dogs came and would lick his sores.
22
And it came to pass that the beggar died, and he was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried.
23
And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham from afar, and Lazarus in his bosom.
Acts 24:24-27
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Now after some days, when Felix arrived with Drusilla his wife, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.
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And as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment which is going to be, Felix became afraid and answered, "Go away for now; but when I have opportunity I will summon you."
26
Meanwhile he also hoped that money would be given him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore sending for him more often, he was conversing with him.
27
But after two years had passed, Felix received Porcius Festus as his successor; and Felix, desiring to grant favors to the Jews, left Paul in prison.