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The integrity of the upright shall guide them.
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“The integrity of the upright shall guide them.”

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King James Bible — Proverbs 11:3
Date
1611
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King James Version translation committees · from Biblical Hebrew / Aramaic / Koine Greek
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Meaning of “The integrity of the upright shall guide them.”

Integrity functions as an internal guide when a person has to choose without knowing every consequence in advance.

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Proverbs 11:3 in the King James Version; the opening clause is quoted here.

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DecisionHonestyIntegrityLeadershipSelf-Respect Quotes About Dignity & BoundariesShortTruthCharacterConscience
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