Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
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22That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Cross References
Psalms 25:13His soul will dwell at ease. His offspring will inherit the land.
Psalms 34:9Oh fear the LORD, you his saints, for there is no lack with those who fear him.
Psalms 85:9Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.
Psalms 91:16I will satisfy him with long life, and show him my salvation.”
Psalms 145:18The LORD is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
Proverbs 10:27The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:23
22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. Note, 1. The honour of doing good is what we may laudably be ambitious of. It cannot but be the desire of man, if he have any spark of virtue in him, to be kind; one would not covet an estate for any thing so much as thereby to be put into a capacity of relieving the poor and obliging our friends. 2. It is far better to have a heart to do good and want ability for it than have ability for it and want a heart to it: The desire of a man to… Read the whole commentary →