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PROVERBS 19:22 KJV "The desire of a man is his kindnesse: and a poore man is better then a lyar."

Proverbs 19:22

“The desire of a man is his kindnesse: and a poore man is better then a lyar.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:22

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

Commentary for Proverbs 19:22

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.


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