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.
Proverbs 19:22 - English Standard Version 2016 What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The desire of a man is his kindness: And a poor man is better than a liar. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition That which is desired in a man is loyalty and kindness [and his glory and delight are his giving], but a poor man is better than a liar. American Standard Version (1901) That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar. Common English Bible People long for trustworthiness; it is better to be poor than a liar. Catholic Public Domain Version An indigent man is merciful. And a pauper is better than a deceitful man. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man. |
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.
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.
He who informs against his friends to get a share of their property— the eyes of his children will fail.
My brothers are treacherous as a torrent-bed, as torrential streams that pass away,
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.
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.
in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began