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Proverbs 19:22
The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor [man] is better than a liar.
Proverbs 19:22 · Darby Bible
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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 suffer punishment; for if thou deliver [him], yet thou must do it again.
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21 Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.
22 The charm of a man 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 rest satisfied without being visited with evil.
24 A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
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