OLD TESTAMENT

Proverbs 19:22

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That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

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Verse 22. Merciful. Hebrews 2:17. Non ignara mali miseris succurrere disco. Æn. 4.—Hebrew “the desire of a man is his mercy,” (Mont. Bible.) or “shame,” (R. Levi) as it leads to sin. Genesis 6:5. All wish to be esteemed merciful.—Man of quality. Hebrew meish, “prœ viro.” Mont.—“Rich man.” Septuagint Bible.

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