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Proverbs 19:22
The desirableness of a man is his kindness, And better is the poor than a liar.
Proverbs 19:22 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 is bearing punishment, For, if thou dost deliver, yet again thou dost add.
20 Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end.
21 Many are the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.
22 The desirableness of a man is his kindness, And better is the poor than a liar.
23 The fear of Jehovah is to life, And satisfied he remaineth--he is not charged with evil.
24 The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.
25 A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
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