Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 1. Better is the poor ] The upright poor man is always to be preferred to the rich or self-sufficient fool.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1 - A poor man who fears God, is more honourable and happy, than a ma without wisdom and grace, however rich or advanced in rank.
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