Proverbs 28:6 repeats the same 'better poor and upright than rich and crooked' contrast as Proverbs 19:22.

In Job 6:15, Job laments treacherous friends—the opposite of the steadfast love Proverbs prizes.

Willingness making the gift acceptable directly echoes Proverbs' focus on inner desire over outward wealth.

David's integrity and willing heart directly parallel Proverbs' preference for honesty over wealth.

Job 17:5 describes betraying friends for gain, contrasting with Proverbs' claim that a poor honest man is better than a liar.

Romans 12:16 urges association with the lowly, aligning with Proverbs' valuation of the poor over liars.

1 Corinthians 13:4 describes love's kindness—the quality Proverbs says is most desired in a person.

Extreme poverty yielding rich generosity illustrates that poverty with integrity trumps dishonesty.

Giving beyond ability demonstrates the willing heart Proverbs 19:22 values over wealth.

Titus 1:2 affirms God never lies—a divine contrast to human liars Proverbs says are worse than the poor.