Proverbs 19:22
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King James Version (modern wording)
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
Proverbs 19:22 (KJV)
American Standard Version
That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
Proverbs 19:22 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
Proverbs 19:22 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 19:22 say?
Proverbs 19:22 in modern King James wording reads: "The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar."
Where is Proverbs 19:22 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 19:22 is verse 22 of chapter 19 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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