PROVERBS CHAPTER 19.
V. 21 There are many devices in a man’s heart, he may have many ideas and plans; nevertheless, the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand; it is He who disposes, leading the affairs of all men according to His will.
V. 22. The desire of a man is his kindness, that is, the worth of his show of liberality depends upon his good will, upon the genuineness of his beneficence or altruism; and a poor man is better than a liar, one who is unable to help, but is sincere in desiring to do so, is better than one who, with riches at his command, professes to be unable to help.
V. 23. The fear of the Lord tendeth to life, it shows and points the way to the true life in the Lord; and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil, because Yahweh will protect, promote, and in every way bless such a man.