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Proverbs 19:22 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 19:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 19 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.”
Proverbs 19:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 19:22
The Hebrew text is difficult, but most interpretations understand 'desire' (ta'avah) as referring to covenant faithfulness or loyal love (chesed). A person's true value lies in their kindness and reliability, not their wealth. The poor man who maintains integrity surpasses the wealthy liar in true worth. This inverts worldly values that prioritize wealth over character. God judges by the heart; humans should as well. The verse condemns both deceit and the temptation to compromise honesty for financial gain. In God's economy, truthfulness and kindness reflect His character and have eternal valu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 19:22
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“Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for me.,And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.,,,,,,,,”
“it is acceptable according to what you have”
“and saw how the multitude cast money into the treasury. Many who were rich cast in much.”
“Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name”
“which God”
“Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity”
“and the silver for the [things of] silver”
“How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.”
“and men of high degree are a lie. In the balances they will go up. They are together lighter than a breath.”
“as the channel of brooks that pass away;”