Proverbs 19:22-24
Living Bible
22 Kindness makes a man attractive. And it is better to be poor than dishonest.
23 Reverence for God gives life, happiness, and protection from harm.
24 Some men are so lazy they won’t even feed themselves!
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Proverbs 19:22-24
New International Version
22 What a person desires is unfailing love[a];
better to be poor than a liar.
23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
then one rests content, untouched by trouble.(A)
24 A sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
he will not even bring it back to his mouth!(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:22 Or Greed is a person’s shame
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