Proverbs 19:1-2(KJV):
1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

Proverbs 19:1-2(Amp): 
1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than the rich who is perverse in his speech and is a (self-confident) fool. 
2 Desire without knowledge is not good, and to be over-hasty is to sin and miss the mark.

Thoughts for the Day

The advice and wisdom given in Proverbs if heeded, will help one immensely in this life. Verse 1 places great value on the virtue of integrity. One may be rich; however, if he has no integrity and is perverse in his speech and is a liar, his wealth will be in vain. Many wealthy men live in shame when their tactics are exposed as to how they obtained their wealth. Because they gained their wealth by falsehood, greed and under-handed means, they lost their reputations and integrity. Many even end up serving jail time for their crimes. Even though for years it might have looked as if they were respectable citizens, their sin eventually caught up with them. The scripture warns us that our sin will find us out.