Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleThe desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar. King James Bible The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. American Standard Version That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar. Darby Bible Translation The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor [man] is better than a liar. Douay-Rheims Bible A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man. English Revised Version The desire of a man is the measure of his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. Young's Literal Translation The desirableness of a man is his kindness, And better is the poor than a liar. Proverbs 19:22 /proverbs/19-22.htm">Proverbs 19:22 /proverbs/19-22.htm">Proverbs 19:22 |