Proverbs 19:22
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
In other versions
That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
ASV
The ornament of a man is his mercy, and a poor man is better than one who is false.
BBE
The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor [man] is better than a liar.
DBY
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
WEB
The desirableness of a man `is' his kindness, And better `is' the poor than a liar.
YLT
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
ENG
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
WBT
The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
BSB
In context
20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.