The “perverse” man is the rich fool, as contrasted with the poor man who is upright.

Proverbs 19:1–2 are missing in the Septuagi…

Perverse in his lips— One who distorts the truth; translated “froward” in Proverbs 4:24. That a rich man is here intended…

Better [is] the poor that walks in his integrity
In the uprightness of his heart before God and men; who is sincere …

A poor man who fears God, is more honorable and happy, than a man without wisdom and grace, however rich or advanced in rank.