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

⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

⁵ Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

⁶ But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

²⁶ For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?