An indigent man is merciful. And a pauper is better than a deceitful man.
The desire of a man is his kindness: And a poor man is better than a liar.
That which is desired in a man is loyalty and kindness [and his glory and delight are his giving], but a poor man is better than a liar.
That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
People long for trustworthiness; it is better to be poor than a liar.