Proverbs 19:22

Geneva Bible (1560)

That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.

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Referenced Verses

  • Mark 14:6-8 : 6 But Iesus saide, Let her alone: why trouble yee her? Shee hath wrought a good worke on me. 7 For yee haue the poore with you alwaies, and when yee will yee may doe them good, but me yee shall not haue alwaies. 8 She hath done that she coulde: she came afore hand to anoynt my body to the burying.
  • 2 Cor 8:2-3 : 2 Because in great triall of affliction their ioy abounded, and their most extreeme pouertie abounded vnto their rich liberalitie. 3 For to their power (I beare record) yea, and beyonde their power, they were willing,
  • 2 Cor 8:12 : 12 For if there be first a willing minde, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
  • Titus 1:2 : 2 Vnto the hope of eternall life, which God that cannot lie, hath promised before the world began:
  • 1 Chr 29:2-3 : 2 Now I haue prepared with all my power for the house of my God, golde for vessels of golde, and siluer for them of siluer, and brasse for things of brasse, yron for things of yron, & wood for things of wood, and onix stones, and stones to be set, and carbuncle stones and of diuers colours, and all precious stones, and marble stones in aboundance. 3 Moreouer, because I haue delite in the house of my God, I haue of mine owne golde and siluer, which I haue giuen to the house of my God, beside all that I haue prepared for the house of the Sanctuarie,
  • 1 Chr 29:17 : 17 I knowe also, my God, that thou tryest the heart, and hast pleasure in righteousnesse: I haue offred willingly in the vprightnesse of mine heart all these things: now also haue I seene thy people which are found here, to offer vnto thee willingly with ioy.
  • 2 Chr 6:8 : 8 But the Lorde sayde to Dauid my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to buylde an house vnto my Name, thou diddest well, that thou wast so minded.
  • Job 6:15 : 15 My brethre haue deceiued me as a brook, and as the rising of the riuers they passe away.
  • Job 17:5 : 5 For the eyes of his children shall faile, that speaketh flattery to his friends.
  • Ps 62:9 : 9 Yet the children of men are vanitie, the chiefe men are lies: to lay them vpon a balance they are altogether lighter then vanitie.
  • Prov 19:1 : 1 Better is ye poore that walketh in his vprightnes, then he that abuseth his lips, & is a foole.
  • Mark 12:41-44 : 41 And as Iesus sate ouer against the treasurie, he beheld how the people cast money into the treasurie, and many rich men cast in much. 42 And there came a certaine poore widowe, & she threw in two mites, which make a quadrin. 43 Then he called vnto him his disciples, and said vnto them, Verely I say vnto you, that this poore widowe hath cast more in, then all they which haue cast into the treasurie. 44 For they all did cast in of their superfluitie: but she of her pouertie did cast in all that she had, euen all her liuing.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:1
    77%

    1 Better is ye poore that walketh in his vprightnes, then he that abuseth his lips, & is a foole.

  • Prov 28:6
    74%

    6 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.

  • Prov 19:21
    73%

    21 Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.

  • Prov 19:6-7
    2 verses
    72%

    6 Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.

    7 All the brethren of the poore doe hate him: howe much more will his friends depart farre from him? though hee be instant with wordes, yet they will not.

  • Prov 22:1
    72%

    1 A good name is to be chosen aboue great riches, and louing fauour is aboue siluer and aboue golde.

  • Prov 20:6
    72%

    6 Many men wil boast, euery one of his owne goodnes: but who can finde a faithfull man?

  • Prov 12:2
    72%

    2 A good man getteth fauour of the Lorde: but the man of wicked immaginations will hee condemne.

  • Prov 18:23
    72%

    23 The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.

  • Ps 112:5
    72%

    5 A good man is mercifull and lendeth, and will measure his affaires by iudgement.

  • Prov 14:20-22
    3 verses
    71%

    20 The poore is hated euen of his own neighbour: but the friendes of the rich are many.

    21 The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.

    22 Doe not they erre that imagine euill? but to them that thinke on good things, shalbe mercie and trueth.

  • Prov 29:13
    71%

    13 The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

  • Prov 19:23
    71%

    23 The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.

  • Ps 37:16
    70%

    16 A small thing vnto the iust man is better, then great riches to the wicked and mightie.

  • Prov 11:23
    70%

    23 The desire of the righteous is onely good: but the hope of the wicked is indignation.

  • Prov 28:11
    70%

    11 The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.

  • Prov 19:17
    70%

    17 He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lorde: and the Lorde will recompense him that which he hath giuen.

  • Ps 34:12
    70%

    12 What man is he, that desireth life, and loueth long dayes for to see good?

  • Prov 12:8-9
    2 verses
    70%

    8 A man shall be commended for his wisedome: but the froward of heart shalbe despised.

    9 He that is despised, & is his owne seruant, is better then he that boasteth himselfe and lacketh bread.

  • Prov 6:30
    70%

    30 Men do not despise a thiefe, when he stealeth, to satisfie his soule, because he is hungrie.

  • Prov 21:20-21
    2 verses
    69%

    20 In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oyle: but a foolish man deuoureth it.

    21 He that followeth after righteousnes and mercy, shal finde life, righteousnes, and glory.

  • Prov 22:16
    69%

    16 Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase him selfe, and giueth vnto the riche, shall surely come to pouertie.

  • Prov 12:22
    69%

    22 The lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely are his delite.

  • Ps 41:1
    69%

    1 To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. Blessed is he that iudgeth wisely of the poore: the Lord shal deliuer him in ye time of trouble.

  • Prov 12:25
    69%

    25 Heauines in the heart of man doeth bring it downe: but a good worde reioyceth it.

  • Prov 13:5
    69%

    5 A righteous man hateth lying wordes: but the wicked causeth slander and shame.

  • Prov 22:9
    69%

    9 He that hath a good eye, he shalbe blessed: for he giueth of his bread vnto the poore.

  • Prov 11:27
    69%

    27 He that seeketh good things, getteth fauour: but he that seeketh euill, it shall come to him.

  • Prov 19:4
    69%

    4 Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.

  • Prov 28:20
    69%

    20 A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.

  • Prov 3:4
    69%

    4 So shalt thou finde fauour and good vnderstanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Eccl 9:16
    69%

    16 Then said I, Better is wisdome then stregth: yet the wisedome of the poore is despised, and his wordes are not heard.

  • Prov 14:31
    69%

    31 He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.

  • Ps 40:4
    69%

    4 Blessed is the man that maketh the Lorde his trust, and regardeth not the proude, nor such as turne aside to lyes.

  • Eccl 6:9
    69%

    9 The sight of ye eye is better then to walke in ye lustes: this also is vanitie, & vexation of spirit.

  • Prov 28:22-23
    2 verses
    68%

    22 A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.

    23 He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.

  • Prov 13:7
    68%

    7 There is that maketh himselfe riche, and hath nothing, and that maketh himselfe poore, hauing great riches.

  • Prov 18:1
    68%

    1 For the desire thereof hee will separate himselfe to seeke it, and occupie himselfe in all wisdome.

  • Prov 18:16
    68%

    16 A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.

  • Prov 13:19
    68%

    19 A desire accomplished deliteth ye soule: but it is an abomination to fooles to depart from euil.

  • Prov 16:8
    68%

    8 Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.

  • Prov 23:3
    68%

    3 Be not desirous of his deintie meates: for it is a deceiuable meate.

  • Prov 17:4
    68%

    4 The wicked giueth heed to false lippes, and a lyer hearkeneth to the naughtie tongue.

  • Prov 21:26
    68%

    26 He coueteth euermore greedily, but the righteous giueth and spareth not.

  • Prov 15:16
    68%

    16 Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.

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