Proverbs 19:22

New International Reader's Version

Everyone longs for love that never fails. It is better to be poor than to be a liar.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

My God, I know that you tested our hearts. And you are pleased when we are honest. I’ve given all these things just because I wanted to. When I did it, I was completely honest with you. Your people here have also been willing to give to you. And I’ve been happy to see this.

2 Chronicles 6:8

But the Lord spoke to my father David. He said, ‘With all your heart you wanted to build a temple for my Name. It is good that you wanted to do that.

Job 17:5

Suppose someone tells lies about their friends to get a reward. Then their own children will suffer for it.

Job 6:15

But my friends have stopped being kind to me. They are like streams that only flow for part of the year. They are like rivers that flow over their banks

Psalm 62:9

Surely ordinary people are only a breath. Important people are not what they seem to be. If they were weighed on a scale, they wouldn’t amount to anything. Together they are only a breath.

Proverbs 19:1

It is better to be poor and to live without blame than to be foolish and to twist words around.

Proverbs 19:21

A person may have many plans in their heart. But the Lord’s purpose wins out in the end.

Proverbs 19:23

Having respect for the Lord leads to life. Then you will be content and free from trouble.

2 Corinthians 8:12

Do you really want to give? Then the gift is measured by what someone has. It is not measured by what they don’t have.

Titus 1:2

That belief and understanding lead to the hope of eternal life. Before time began, God promised to give that life. And he does not lie.