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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 19, Verse 22

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21
[There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
King James Version
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.
New English Translation
What is desirable for a person is to show loyal love, and a poor person is better than a liar.
World English Bible
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
23
The fear of the LORD [tendeth] to life: and [he that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24
A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
26
He that wasteth [his] father, [and] chaseth away [his] mother, [is] a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction [that causeth] to err from the words of knowledge.
28
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
29
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
1
Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
2
The fear of a king [is] as the roaring of a lion: [whoso] provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own soul.
3
[It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.