Proverbs 19
1 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnes, then he that abuseth his lips, and is a foole.
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
2 For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.
Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.
3 The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.
A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
4 Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
5 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall not escape.
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
6 Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.
Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
7 All the brethren of the poore doe hate him: howe much more will his friends depart farre from him? though hee be instant with wordes, yet they will not.
All the brothers of a poor man hate him— how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.
8 He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
9 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall perish.
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.
10 Pleasure is not comely for a foole, much lesse for a seruant to haue rule ouer princes.
Luxury is unseemly for a fool— how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
11 The discretion of man deferreth his anger: and his glory is to passe by an offence.
A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
12 The Kings wrath is like the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is like the dewe vpon ye grasse.
A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13 A foolish sonne is the calamitie of his father, and the contentions of a wife are like a continuall dropping.
A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of the fathers: but a prudent wife commeth of the Lord.
Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
16 He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
17 He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath giuen.
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
19 A man of much anger shall suffer punishment: and though thou deliuer him, yet wil his anger come againe.
A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
20 Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
21 Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
22 That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.
The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
23 The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.
The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
24 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
27 My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.
If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
29 But iudgements are prepared for the scorners, and stripes for the backe of the fooles.
Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
