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# integrity #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "integrity" refers to being honest, with strong moral principles and behavior is said to have integrity.
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* 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.
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## Translation Suggestions ##
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* The term "integrity" could also be translated as "honesty" or "moral uprightness" or "behaving truthfully" or "acting in a trustworthy, honest manner."
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(See also: [Daniel ](../other/daniel.md ), [Joseph (OT) ](../other/josephot.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Kings 09:4-5 ](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/09/04 )
* [Job 02:3 ](rc://en/tn/help/job/02/03 )
* [Job 04:4-6 ](rc://en/tn/help/job/04/04 )
* [Proverbs 10:8-9 ](rc://en/tn/help/pro/10/08 )
* [Psalm 026:1-3 ](rc://en/tn/help/psa/26/01 )
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## Word Data:##
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