Proverbs 19:22

The desire of a man is his kindnesse: and a poore man is better then a lyar.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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 desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor [man] is better than a liar.
- Darby Bible

A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

The desire of a man is the measure of his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
- English Revised Version

That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
- World English Bible

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.