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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.
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* Certain characters in the Bible, such as Joseph and Daniel, showed integrity when they refused to do evil and chose to obey God.
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* 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](../names/daniel.md), [Joseph (OT)](../names/josephot.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Kings 09:04](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/09/04)
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* [Job 02:3](rc://en/tn/help/job/02/3)
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* [Job 04:06](rc://en/tn/help/job/04/06)
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* [Proverbs 10:8-9](rc://en/tn/help/pro/10/08)
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* [Psalm 026:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/psa/026/001)
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H3476, H6664, H6666, H8535, H8537, H8537, H8538, H8549, G4587
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