Devine Scripture

Proverbs 19:22

Proverbs chapter 19 · verse 22 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

Context

v.21There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

v.22This passage

v.23The fear of Jehovahtendethto life; And hethat hath itshall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 12:41

    And he sat down over against the treasury, and beheld how the multitude cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

  • 2 Chronicles 6:8

    But Jehovah said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house for my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart:

  • 1 Chronicles 29:17

    I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.

  • Proverbs 19:1

    Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

  • Mark 14:6

    But Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:2

    Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, and the silver for the things of silver, and the brass for the things of brass, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood; onyx stones, and stones to be set, stones for inlaid work, and of divers colors, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.