Proverbs 19:22

is his kindness The R.V. renders, isthe measure of his kindness, in order to make the meaning clearer. The "kindness," or "benevolence" of a man is to be measured, not by what he does, but by what he desires to do (2 Corinthians 8:12).

a liar A poor man who would help but cannot is better than one whose circumstances or promises warrant expectations which are not fulfilled.

The proverb holds together better and is more forcible thus than if rendered, with R.V. marg., that which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness.