Proverbs 19:22

“The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Proverbs 19:22

The desire of a man is his kindnesse: and a poore man is better then a lyar.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Proverbs chapter 19

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

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

harpeck's comment on 2014-08-22 03:33:00:

I like Wesley 's notes on this verse. We see a poor man who cannot give but has a desire to do so and a liar who has the means to do so but makes false promises. Both do not give but one is accepted by God and one is not. But these are the two extremes. It is best to be one who has by the blessings of God and grows those blessings in their lives by giving to or blessing others.

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