Proverbs 19
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in speech and is a fool.
Also, it is not good to have desire without knowledge and the one who runs too fast misses the path.
3 The folly of a man spoils his ways: and he blames God in his heart.
A person's folly ruins his life and his heart rages against Yahweh.
4 Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.
Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friends.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.
A false witness will not go unpunished and he who breathes out lies will not escape.
6 Many court the favour of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to [another] man.
Many will ask for a favor from a generous person and everyone is a friend of the one who gives gifts.
7 Every one who hates [his] poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that used provoking words shall not escape.
All the brothers of a poor man hate him; how much more do his friends who go far away from him! He calls out to them, but they are gone.
8 He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.
He who gets wisdom loves his own life; he who keeps understanding will find what is good.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.
A false witness will not go unpunished, but the one who breathes out lies will perish.
10 Delight does not suit a fool, nor [is it seemly] if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.
It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury— much less for a slave to rule over princes.
11 A merciful man is longsuffering; and his triumph overtakes transgressors.
Discretion makes a person slow to anger and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
12 The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass, so is his favour.
The wrath of the king is like the roaring of a young lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13 A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: vows [paid out] of the hire of a harlot are not pure.
A foolish son is ruin to his father and a quarreling wife is a constant dripping of water.
14 Fathers divide house and substance to [their] children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.
A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
15 Cowardice possesses the effeminate [man]; and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger.
Laziness throws a person into a deep sleep, but the one not willing to work will go hungry.
16 He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.
The one who obeys the command guards his life, but the person who does not think about his ways will die.
17 He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift.
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to Yahweh and he will repay him for what he has done.
18 Chasten your son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in your soul to haughtiness.
Discipline your son while there is hope and do not set your desire on putting him to death.
19 A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.
A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it a second time.
20 Hear, son, the instruction of your father, that you may be wise at your latter end.
Listen to advice and accept instruction, so you may become wise by the end of your life.
21 [There are] many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.
Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the purpose of Yahweh that will stand.
22 Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar.
Loyalty is what a person desires and a poor person is better than a liar.
23 The fear of the Lord is life to a man: and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.
Honor for Yahweh leads people to life; anyone who has it will be satisfied and not afflicted by harm.
24 He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even [bring] them up to his mouth.
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back up to his mouth.
25 When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if you reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.
Strike a mocker, and the naive person will become prudent; discipline one who is discerning, and he will gain knowledge.
26 He that dishonours his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.
The one who robs his father and chases his mother away is a son who brings shame and reproach.
27 A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.
If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgement.
A corrupt witness mocks justice and the mouth of the wicked swallows iniquity.
29 Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.
Condemnation is ready for mockers and flogging for the backs of fools.
