Proverbs 19:22

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What is desirable in a person is kindness, and it is better to be poor than a liar.

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  • Mark 14:6-8 : 6 But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Why are you troubling her? She has done a beautiful thing for me. 7 For you will always have the poor with you, and you can help them whenever you want, but you will not always have me. 8 She did what she could; she anointed my body beforehand for burial.
  • 2 Cor 8:2-3 : 2 In the midst of a severe trial brought by affliction, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty overflowed into abundant generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, entirely on their own.
  • 2 Cor 8:12 : 12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.
  • Titus 1:2 : 2 In the hope of eternal life, which the God who does not lie promised before the beginning of time.
  • 1 Chr 29:2-3 : 2 So, to the best of my ability, I have made preparations for the house of my God: gold for the gold work, silver for the silver work, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx stones, inlaid stones, colored stones, all kinds of precious stones, and marble in abundance. 3 Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now dedicate my personal treasure of gold and silver for the house of my God, in addition to all I have already provided for the holy house.
  • 1 Chr 29:17 : 17 I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. In the uprightness of my heart, I have freely offered all these things; and now I have seen your people, who are present here, joyfully and willingly give to you.
  • 2 Chr 6:8 : 8 But the LORD said to my father David, 'Because it was in your heart to build a house for My name, you did well to have this desire in your heart.
  • Job 6:15 : 15 My brothers have acted deceitfully, like a wadi, like streams that flow away.
  • Job 17:5 : 5 He informs his friends for a portion, but the eyes of his children will fail.
  • Ps 62:9 : 9 Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. Selah.
  • Prov 19:1 : 1 Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.
  • Mark 12:41-44 : 41 Jesus sat down opposite the treasury and watched how the crowd was putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small coins, which amounted to a penny. 43 Summoning his disciples, he said to them, 'Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. 44 For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, has put in everything she had—all she had to live on.'

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  • Prov 19:1
    77%

    1Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.

  • Prov 28:6
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    6Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in his ways and rich.

  • Prov 19:21
    73%

    21Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that will prevail.

  • Prov 19:6-7
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    6Many seek the favor of a generous person, and everyone is a friend to the one who gives gifts.

    7All the relatives of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends avoid him. He pursues them with words, but they are not there.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1A good name is more desirable than great wealth; being esteemed is better than silver or gold.

  • Prov 20:6
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    6Many claim to have steadfast love, but a faithful person who can find?

  • Prov 12:2
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    2A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but a person of wicked schemes is condemned.

  • Prov 18:23
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    23The poor speak with supplications, but the rich answer harshly.

  • Ps 112:5
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    5Good comes to the man who is gracious and lends freely; he conducts his affairs with justice.

  • Prov 14:20-22
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    71%

    20The poor are hated even by their own neighbors, but the rich have many friends.

    21Whoever despises their neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to the poor.

    22Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan good find love and faithfulness.

  • Prov 29:13
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    13The poor and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

  • Prov 19:23
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    23The fear of the LORD leads to life; one is content and rests untroubled by harm.

  • Ps 37:16
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    16Better is the little that the righteous have than the abundance of many wicked.

  • Prov 11:23
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    23The desire of the righteous brings only good, but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath.

  • Prov 28:11
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    11A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with understanding will see right through him.

  • Prov 19:17
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    17Whoever is gracious to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his good deed.

  • Ps 34:12
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    12Come, my children, and listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

  • Prov 12:8-9
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    8A person is praised according to their insight, but one with a twisted mind is despised.

    9Better to be lowly and have a servant than to act important and have no food.

  • Prov 6:30
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    30Men do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger when he is starving.

  • Prov 21:20-21
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    69%

    20Valuable treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person swallows them up.

    21One who pursues righteousness and love finds life, righteousness, and honor.

  • Prov 22:16
    69%

    16One who oppresses the poor to increase their wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich will both come to poverty.

  • Prov 12:22
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    22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are His delight.

  • Ps 41:1
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    1For the director of music, a psalm of David.

  • Prov 12:25
    69%

    25Anxiety in a person's heart weighs them down, but a kind word cheers them up.

  • Prov 13:5
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    5The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked act shamefully and disgrace themselves.

  • Prov 22:9
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    9The generous person will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.

  • Prov 11:27
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    27Whoever diligently seeks good finds favor, but trouble will come to the one who searches for evil.

  • Prov 19:4
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    4Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor person is abandoned by their friends.

  • Prov 28:20
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    20A faithful man will abound in blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.

  • Prov 3:4
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    4Then you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Eccl 9:16
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    16So I said, 'Wisdom is better than strength.' But the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.

  • Prov 14:31
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    31Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

  • Ps 40:4
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    4He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and they will trust in the LORD.

  • Eccl 6:9
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    9Better is what the eyes see than the wandering of desire. This too is meaningless and a chasing after the wind.

  • Prov 28:22-23
    2 verses
    68%

    22A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth and does not consider that poverty will come upon him.

    23Whoever rebukes a person will find favor afterward, more than one who flatters with the tongue.

  • Prov 13:7
    68%

    7One pretends to be rich yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor yet has great wealth.

  • Prov 18:1
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    1One who isolates himself seeks his own desires; he quarrels against all sound wisdom.

  • Prov 18:16
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    16A person's gift opens doors for him and brings him into the presence of the great.

  • Prov 13:19
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    19A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

  • Prov 16:8
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  • Prov 23:3
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    3Do not crave his delicacies, for they are deceptive food.

  • Prov 17:4
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    4A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

  • Prov 21:26
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    26All day long they crave and crave, but the righteous give and do not hold back.

  • Prov 15:16
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    16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and turmoil with it.