Proverbs 19:22-24

New International Reader's Version

²²Everyone longs for love that never fails.
It is better to be poor than to be a liar.

²³Having respect for the Lord leads to life.
Then you will be content and free from trouble.

²⁴A person who doesn’t want to work leaves his hand in the dish.
He won’t even bring it back up to his mouth!

Proverbs 19:22-24

New International Version

²²What a person desires is unfailing love^[a];
better to be poor than a liar.

²³The fear of the Lord leads to life;
then one rests content, untouched by trouble.^(A)

²⁴A sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
he will not even bring it back to his mouth!^(B)

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