Proverbs 19:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

What matters most is loyalty. It's better to be poor than to be a liar.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

But we are happy, because everyone has voluntarily given you these things. You know what is in everyone's heart, and you are pleased when people are honest.

2 Chronicles 6:8

the LORD said, “It's good that you want to build a temple where I can be worshipped.

Job 17:5

They have condemned me, just to benefit themselves; now blind their children.

Job 6:15

But you are treacherous as streams that swell with melting snow,

Psalm 62:9

We humans are only a breath; none of us are truly great. All of us together weigh less than a puff of air.

Proverbs 19:1

It's better to be poor and live right than to be a stupid liar.

Proverbs 19:21

We may make a lot of plans, but the LORD will do what he has decided.

Proverbs 19:23

Showing respect to the LORD brings true life— if you do it, you can relax without fear of danger.

2 Corinthians 8:12

It doesn't matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have.

Titus 1:2

Then they will have the hope of eternal life that God promised long ago. And God never tells a lie!