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Proverbs 19:22
That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
Proverbs 19:22 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 19:22 in other translations
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
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In context
19 A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver him, thou must do it yet again.
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
22 That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
23 The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
24 The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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