# integrity #

## Definition: ##

The term "integrity" refers to being honest, with strong moral principles and behavior.

* 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."



## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 09:4-5](en/tn/1ki/help/09/04)
* [Job 02:3](en/tn/job/help/02/03)
* [Job 04:4-6](en/tn/job/help/04/04)
* [Proverbs 10:8-9](en/tn/pro/help/10/08)
* [Psalm 026:1-3](en/tn/psa/help/26/01)