Bible verse
The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
Proverbs 19:22 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 19.
18 Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
19 A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
22 The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
24 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
26 He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
KJV
The desire of a man [is] his kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar.
ASV
That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
ERV
The desire of a man is the measure of his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
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