# integrity

## Definition:

The term “integrity” refers to being honest, with strong moral principles and behavior is said to have integrity.

* Having integrity also means choosing to do what is honest and right even when nobody else is watching.
* Certain characters in the Bible, such as Joseph and Daniel, showed integrity when they refused to do evil and chose to obey God.
* The book of Proverbs says that it is better to be poor and have integrity than to be rich and corrupt or dishonest.

## Translation Suggestions

* The term “integrity” could also be translated as “honesty” or “moral uprightness” or “behaving truthfully” or “acting in a trustworthy, honest manner.”

(See also: [Daniel](../names/daniel.md), [Joseph (OT)](../names/josephot.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Kings 9:4](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/09/04)
* [Job 2:3](rc://en/tn/help/job/02/3)
* [Job 4:6](rc://en/tn/help/job/04/06)
* [Proverbs 10:8-9](rc://en/tn/help/pro/10/08)
* [Psalm 26:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/psa/026/001)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H3476, H6664, H6666, H8535, H8537, H8537, H8538, H8549, G45870
