Strong's Lexicon The desire תַּאֲוַ֣ת (ta·’ă·waṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 8378: 1) desire 1a) desire, wish, longings of one's heart 1a1) lust, appetite, covetousness (bad sense) 1b) thing desired, object of desire of a man אָדָ֣ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 120: 1) man, mankind 1a) man, human being 1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT) 1c) Adam, first man 1d) city in Jordan valley is loving devotion; חַסְדּ֑וֹ (ḥas·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2617: 1) goodness, kindness, faithfulness 2) a reproach, shame better וְטֽוֹב־ (wə·ṭō·wḇ-) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2896: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) n m 2) a good thing, benefit, welfare 2a) welfare, prosperity, happiness 2b) good things (collective) 2c) good, benefit 2d) moral good n f 3) welfare, benefit, good things 3a) welfare, prosperity, happiness 3b) good things (collective) 3c) bounty to be poor רָ֝שׁ (rāš) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7326: 1) to be poor, be in want, lack 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be poor 1a2) to be in want or hunger 1a3) poor man (subst) 1b)(Hithpolel) one impoverishing himself (participle) than מֵאִ֥ישׁ (mê·’îš) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 376: 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective) a liar. כָּזָֽב׃ (kā·zāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3577: 1) a lie, untruth, falsehood, deceptive thing Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleThe desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar. Young's Literal Translation The desirableness of a man [is] his kindness, And better [is] the poor than a liar. Holman Christian Standard Bible What is desirable in a man is his fidelity; better to be a poor man than a liar . New American Standard Bible What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And [it is] better to be a poor man than a liar. King James Bible The desire of a man [is] his kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar. Parallel Verses New International Version What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar. New Living Translation Loyalty makes a person attractive. It is better to be poor than dishonest. English Standard Version What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. New American Standard Bible What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And it is better to be a poor man than a liar. King James Bible The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. Holman Christian Standard Bible What is desirable in a man is his fidelity; better to be a poor man than a liar. International Standard Version Human beings long for grace, and it's better to be poor than a man of deceit. NET Bible What is desirable for a person is to show loyal love, and a poor person is better than a liar. American Standard Version That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar. English Revised Version The desire of a man is the measure of his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. Young's Literal Translation The desirableness of a man is his kindness, And better is the poor than a liar. Cross References Proverbs 19:21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 19:20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Proverbs 19:19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. Proverbs 19:24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. Proverbs 19:25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Jump to Previous Better Charm Desirable Desire Desired Desires Kindness Liar Love Makes Maketh Mercy Ornament Poor Shame UnfailingJump to Next Better Charm Desirable Desire Desired Desires Kindness Liar Love Makes Maketh Mercy Ornament Poor Shame UnfailingLinks Proverbs 19:22 NIVProverbs 19:22 NLT Proverbs 19:22 ESV Proverbs 19:22 NASB Proverbs 19:22 KJV Proverbs 19:22 Bible Apps Proverbs 19:22 Parallel Proverbs 19:22 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 19:22 Chinese Bible Proverbs 19:22 French Bible Proverbs 19:22 German Bible Proverbs 19:22 Commentaries Bible Hub |
    |