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

Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.” Proverbs 19:1-6 (KJB)

 

References: Psalm 37:7; Proverbs 6:19; 14:20; 17:8; Exodus 23:1; Matthew 12:31-34; Acts 13:45-46