Proverbs 19:22
“The desire of a man is his kindnesse: and a poore man is better then a lyar.”
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Proverbs 19:22 Context
20Heare counsell, and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 21There are many deuices in a mans heart: neuerthelesse the counsell of the Lord, that shall stand. 22The desire of a man is his kindnesse: and a poore man is better then a lyar. 23The feare of the Lord tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall abide satisfied: he shall not be visited with euill. 24A slouthfull man hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not so much as bring it to his mouth againe.
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Other Translations
The desire of a man [is] his kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar.
- King James Version
What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And {it is} better to be a poor man than a liar.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The ornament of a man is his mercy, and a poor man is better than one who is false.
- Basic English Bible
The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor [man] is better than a liar.
- Darby Bible
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
- Webster's Bible
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
- World English Bible
The desirableness of a man [is] his kindness, And better [is] the poor than a liar.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The lust of a man is his shame; and a poor man is better than a liar.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And {it is} better to be a poor man than a liar.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The ornament of a man is his mercy, and a poor man is better than one who is false.
- Basic English Bible
The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor [man] is better than a liar.
- Darby Bible
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
- Webster's Bible
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
- World English Bible
The desirableness of a man [is] his kindness, And better [is] the poor than a liar.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The lust of a man is his shame; and a poor man is better than a liar.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 19:22
19:22 The desire - The hearty desire of being kind is accepted by God, and should be owned by men as a real kindness. A poor man - Who is not able to give what he desires to do. A liar - Than a rich man who feeds the poor with fair promises, but doth not perform what he pretends.