Proverbs 19:22

The English Standar Version

What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen your people, who are present here, offering freely and joyously to you.

2 Chronicles 6:8

But the LORD said to David my father, 'Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart.

Job 17:5

He who informs against his friends to get a share of their property -- the eyes of his children will fail.

Job 6:15

My brothers are treacherous as a torrent-bed, as torrential streams that pass away,

Psalm 62:9

Those of low estate are but a breath; those of high estate are a delusion; in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath.

Proverbs 19:1

Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.

Proverbs 19:21

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.

Proverbs 19:23

The fear of the LORD leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.

Titus 1:2

in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began[2]