Proverbs 19:22
Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
In Context
21There are many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:17And I know, Lord, that thou art he that searches the hearts, and thou lovest righteousness. I have willingly offered all these things in simplicity of heart; and now I have seen with joy thy people here present, willingly offering to thee.
Job 6:15My nearest relations have not regarded me; they have passed me by like a failing brook, or like a wave.
Psalms 62:9My soul has + 62:9 Gr. been glued.kept very close behind thee: thy right hand has upheld me.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:22
21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord , that shall stand. Here we have, 1. Men projecting. They keep their designs to themselves, but they cannot hide them from God; he knows the many devices that are in men's hearts, —devices against his counsels (as those, Ps. ii. 1-3 ; Micah iv. 11 ),— devices without his counsel (no regard had to his providence, as those Jam. iv. 13 , this and the other they will do, and not take God along with them),—devices unlike God's counsels;… Read the whole commentary →