Proverbs 19:22

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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  • Mark 14:6-8 : 6 And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. 7 For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. 8 She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.
  • 2 Cor 8:2-3 : 2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. 3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
  • 2 Cor 8:12 : 12 For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
  • Titus 1:2 : 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
  • 1 Chr 29:2-3 : 2 Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for things to be made of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and the brass for things of brass, the iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood; onyx stones, and stones to be set, glistering stones, and of divers colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance. 3 Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,
  • 1 Chr 29:17 : 17 I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.
  • 2 Chr 6:8 : 8 But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst well in that it was in thine heart:
  • Job 6:15 : 15 My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away;
  • Job 17:5 : 5 He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
  • Ps 62:9 : 9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
  • Prov 19:1 : 1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
  • Mark 12:41-44 : 41 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. 42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. 43 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: 44 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

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  • 1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

  • 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

  • 21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

  • Prov 19:6-7
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    6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

    7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

  • 1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

  • 6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

  • 2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

  • 23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

  • 5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

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    20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

    21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

    22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

  • 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

  • 23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

  • 16 A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

  • 23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

  • 11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

  • 17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

  • 12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?

  • Prov 12:8-9
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    8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

    9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

  • 30 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;

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    20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

    21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

  • 16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

  • 22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

  • 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.

  • 25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

  • 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

  • 9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

  • 27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

  • 4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

  • 20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

  • 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • 16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

  • 31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

  • 4 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

  • 9 Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit.

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    22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

    23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

  • 7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

  • 1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

  • 16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

  • 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

  • 8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

  • 3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.

  • 4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

  • 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

  • 16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.