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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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The Heart Over the Hand
All commentators agree that what makes a person desirable is their inner kindness and desire to do good. As Matthew Henry summarizes, it is better to have a heart to do good and lack the ability, than to have the ability and lack the heart. God values the sincere intention, even when action isn't possible.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The "liar" is probably the man who makes false excuses for not giving, and so is inferior to the poor man whose "desire," the wish to do good, is a…
19th Century
Anglican
The desire of a man is his kindness— that is, what makes a man desired or beloved is his kindness. Or, the kindn…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The desire of a man [is] his kindness Either the grace and kindness of God, which is, desirable by every sensible ma…
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It is far better to have a heart to do good, and lack the ability for it, than to have the ability for it, and lack a heart for it.
