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Proverbs 19:22
A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man.
Proverbs 19:22 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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 He that is impatient, shall suffer damage: and when he shall take away, he shall add another thing.
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end.
21 There are many thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm.
22 A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man.
23 The fear of the Lord is unto life: and he shall abide in the fulness without being visited with evil.
24 The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth.
25 The wicked man being scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man, he will understand discipline.
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