Proverbs 19:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 19:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 19:22 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 19:22 — KJV
“The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.”
— Proverbs 19:22 (KJV)
Proverbs 19:22 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 19:22
“And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:22: kindness, poor, than
“Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:22: kindness, better, than
“Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. who...: Heb. who knoweth not to be admonished”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:22: poor, better, than
“Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit. than...: Heb. than the walking of the soul”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:22: desire, better, than
“Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:22: poor, better, than
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