Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 19:22
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Berean Standard Bible
The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
King James Version
The desire of a man [is] his kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar.
World English Bible
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
American Standard Version
That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 19
20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
22 The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
24 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
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