22 What is desirable in a person is his [a]kindness,
And it is better to be a poor person than a liar.
23 [b]The (A)fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep (B)satisfied, [c](C)untouched by evil.
24 The [d](D)lazy one buries his hand (E)in the dish,
But will not even bring it back to his mouth.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:22 Or loyalty
  2. Proverbs 19:23 Or Reverence for
  3. Proverbs 19:23 Lit not visited
  4. Proverbs 19:24 Lit idle person

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