Proverbs 19:22 meaning and explanation
The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
Proverbs 19:22, Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 19:22 is a saying from Israel's wisdom tradition, spoken by a teacher to a student. The Hebrew word rendered "loving devotion" is chesed, the covenant faithfulness and kindness God shows and expects among people.
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