Proverbs 28:6 bbe — Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.

Bible in Basic English

"Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight."

— Proverbs 28:6, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 28 — Context

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A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.

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Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.

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Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.

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Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.

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He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.

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He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.

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As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.

Proverbs 28:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 28:6 say?
Proverbs 28:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.”
Where is Proverbs 28:6 in the Bible?
Proverbs 28:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 28, verse 6.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 28:6.
What translation should I read Proverbs 28:6 in?
Proverbs 28:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 28:6?
Proverbs 28:6 reads (BBE): “Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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